PR9 7DX is a safe, established residential area on Hereford Road, 0.3km from Meols Cop Station in Southport. Administratively it sits within Norwood ward and the Southport constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 29.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 7DX are sourced from Output Area E00035764 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEREFORD ROAD, PR9 7DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEREFORD ROAD, PR9 7DX.
357
40
£ 39,400 /yr
54%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR9 7DX spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 7DX. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 241,250
20 sales · Mean £ 234,787
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 7DX 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
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Chocolate Whirled0.9 km
- Windsor Mini Mart1.0 km
- Hart Street Newsagent0.9 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mount Pleasant0.9 km
- Railway Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Jack & Gin0.8 km
- Bridge Cafe1.0 km
- Live to Learn CIC1.0 km
- Compassion Acts0.6 km
- Flight 220.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Tom's Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- Panda Garden0.9 km
- Naughty But Nice0.9 km
- Joarr Hot Food Emporium0.3 km
- Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop0.4 km
- Southport1.8 km
- Birkdale3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wennington Road0.2 km
- Meols Cop Station0.2 km
- Wennington Road0.2 km
- Meols Cop Rail Station0.3 km
- Fisher Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR97DX · Data under Open Government Licence