PR8 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Eastbank Street, 0.4km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 40.0% year-on-year. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00035354 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1DQ.
401
34
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR8 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
76% of homes in PR8 1DQ 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. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR8 1DQ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR8 1DQ are high at 143 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Linaker Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Birkdale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Daily Stop0.9 km
- Windsor Mini Mart1.0 km
- WH Smith Limited0.3 km
- Clinton Cards0.4 km
- Daily Shop0.5 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Zetland Hotel0.9 km
- The Masons Arms0.5 km
- Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.8 km
- Mavericks1.0 km
- Southport Tavern0.4 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Everlast Gyms0.3 km
- The Lavender House Day Spa0.9 km
- 92o0.6 km
- Crete Greek Taverna1.0 km
- Gyros House0.8 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Adelphi Hotel0.9 km
- Bayona Guest House0.9 km
- Clifton Villa Hotel0.7 km
- Lord Street Hotel0.9 km
- Sunnyside Hotel0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- B&M Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Hamlett's0.8 km
- Hill's Kitchen0.6 km
- SFC0.7 km
- Sultan's Pizza0.4 km
- New Golden Star1.0 km
- + 45 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southport0.3 km
- Birkdale1.4 km
- Meols Cop1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Part Street0.0 km
- Yellowhouse Lane0.0 km
- Eastbank Street0.3 km
- Scarisbrick New Road0.3 km
- Union Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR81DQ · Data under Open Government Licence