Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

VICARAGE LANE, PR9 8ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, PR9 8ES.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR9 8ES — age 44, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 80.7% year-on-year.

home £164,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR9 8ES is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.4km from Banks in Banks. Administratively it sits within North Meols ward and the South Ribble constituency.

For families considering a move, PR9 8ES represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 80.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR9 8ES are sourced from Output Area E00129445 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 8ES. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 205,000

Semi-Detached

£ 153,500

19 sales · Mean £ 155,507

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR9 8ES has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Banks Methodist School

Good81 pupils0.7 km
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Banks St Stephen's CofE School

Good167 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Debz Deli0.4 km
  • New Sui Wah0.4 km
  • Banks Village Chippy0.4 km
  • Bravo's Pizzeria0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Banks Filling Station1.0 km
  • Mackays Newsagents0.3 km
  • Bargain Express0.4 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Stephens Sports And Social Club0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ralph's Wife's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meols Cop5.3 km
  • Southport6.4 km
  • Bescar Lane6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Stephens Church0.2 km
  • St Stephens Church0.2 km
  • Church Road0.2 km
  • Church Road0.2 km
  • Church Road0.3 km