PR9 7LY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Churchtown in Southport. Administratively it sits within Meols ward and the Southport constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 7LY are sourced from Output Area E00035655 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR9 7LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR9 7LY.
317
48
£ 46,000 /yr
49%
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 7LY spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 7LY. The average age is 48.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 7LY has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Churchtown Primary School
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Larkfield Primary School
Crossens Nursery School
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Peterhouse School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- Hesketh Drive Post Office0.8 km
- Hesketh Supermarket0.8 km
- Holmes-Smith Quality Butcher0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Churchtown Conservative Club0.4 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.8 km
- Bold Arms0.2 km
- Hesketh Arms0.3 km
- Peaky Blinders0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Word of Mouth0.7 km
- Zigzags @ St Patricks Ltd0.8 km
- La Tabella0.2 km
- Meols Hall - Tithe Barn0.2 km
- The Wagging Tail0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pure Health0.1 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Mr Chips0.6 km
- Lucky Star0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop1.5 km
- Southport2.8 km
- Birkdale4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Peets Lane0.1 km
- Peets Lane0.1 km
- Off Botanic Road0.2 km
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Botanic Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR97LY · Data under Open Government Licence