PR9 7RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from St. Lukes in Southport. Administratively it sits within Norwood ward and the Southport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR9 7RU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 7RU are sourced from Output Area E00035787 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR9 7RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR9 7RU.
505
40
£ 42,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR9 7RU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 40, PR9 7RU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 7RU. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 7RU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meols Cop High School
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Norwood Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Halfords0.8 km
- Jessica Bakes Well1.0 km
- Somaiya0.9 km
- Wiltshire Farm Foods0.3 km
- Goggly0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Compassion Acts0.9 km
- Flight 220.9 km
- Portovino1.0 km
- Southport Community Centre0.9 km
- The Indian Kitchen0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Joarr Hot Food Emporium0.8 km
- Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar0.9 km
- Lucky Star0.9 km
- High Park Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Sicily Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Thatch0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop1.0 km
- Southport2.7 km
- Birkdale3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crowland Close0.1 km
- Crowland Street0.3 km
- Cobden Road0.4 km
- Cobden Road0.5 km
- Eastern Site0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PR97RU · Data under Open Government Licence