Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

CHAPEL STREET, PR8 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, PR8 1AL.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR8 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

81% of homes in PR8 1AL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR8 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Chapel Street, 0.1km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (254 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PR8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00035347 (shared with 131 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 PR8 1AL. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near PR8 1AL are high at 254 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences413
Shoplifting245
Public order162
Anti-social behaviour136
Drugs134

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Linaker Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • 1st Stop1.0 km
  • Aromas De Portugal0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Euro Garage BP Petrol Station0.8 km
  • Portland Wine Cellars1.0 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

122 nearby
  • Heimat Coffee by Sehnsucht Coffee Roaster0.3 km
  • Auberge Brasserie0.5 km
  • Cathay Garden0.6 km
  • Chez Moi0.4 km
  • Great Himalayas Nepalese Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
  • + 117 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Bluto's0.9 km
  • Roberts Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Samsara Jack0.3 km
  • New Golden Star0.8 km
  • Pomodoro0.4 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • Bay Tree House0.8 km
  • Baytrees Hotel0.7 km
  • Bowden Lodge Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bold Hotel0.5 km
  • The Leicester Hotel0.6 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.4 km
  • Mavericks0.6 km
  • Southport Bridge Club Limited0.8 km
  • Southport Tavern0.1 km
  • The Olde Post Office0.5 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southport0.1 km
  • Birkdale1.7 km
  • Meols Cop1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Street0.0 km
  • Chapel Street0.0 km
  • Chapel Street0.0 km
  • Southport Rail Station0.0 km
  • Southport Station0.1 km