PR9 7DS is a safe, established residential area on Fisher Drive, 0.4km from Meols Cop Station in Southport. Administratively it sits within Norwood ward and the Southport constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR9, PR9 7DS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 68.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00035757 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FISHER DRIVE, PR9 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHER DRIVE, PR9 7DS.
278
40
£ 39,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PR9 7DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 68.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 7DS. The average age is 39.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 248,000
11 sales · Mean £ 260,090
Flat
£ 186,500
1 sales · Mean £ 186,500
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 7DS has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Norwood Primary School
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Meols Cop High School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Churchtown Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Chocolate Whirled0.8 km
- Windsor Mini Mart1.0 km
- Hart Street Newsagent1.0 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mount Pleasant0.9 km
- Railway Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Jack & Gin0.8 km
- Lourdes Deli0.6 km
- St Simon & St Judes Church0.6 km
- Live to Learn CIC1.0 km
- Compassion Acts0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Tom's Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- Panda Garden0.9 km
- Naughty But Nice0.8 km
- Lucky Star0.7 km
- Emily's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop0.5 km
- Southport1.8 km
- Birkdale3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fisher Drive0.2 km
- Wennington Road0.3 km
- Norwood Primary School0.3 km
- Meols Cop Station0.3 km
- Wennington Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR97DS · Data under Open Government Licence