Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

RUSSELL ROAD, PR9 7RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL ROAD, PR9 7RA.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR9 7RA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR9 7RA — age 39, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £155,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR9 7RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Russell Road, 0.6km from Meols Cop Station in Southport. Administratively it sits within Norwood ward and the Southport constituency.

For families considering a move, PR9 7RA represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 PR9 7RA are sourced from Output Area E00035770 (shared with 3 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 PR9 7RA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 147,250

22 sales · Mean £ 137,590

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

PR9 7RA has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Drugs11
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Norwood Primary School

Good588 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Meols Cop High School

Good901 pupils1.1 km
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Churchtown Primary School

Good779 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Jessica Bakes Well0.5 km
  • Sedem Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Somaiya0.4 km
  • Wiltshire Farm Foods0.2 km
  • Goggly0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Compassion Acts0.9 km
  • Flight 220.6 km
  • Portovino1.0 km
  • Southport Community Centre0.9 km
  • The Indian Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Joarr Hot Food Emporium0.4 km
  • Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar0.6 km
  • Lucky Star0.4 km
  • Emily's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • High Park Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Southport Old Links Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Thatch1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meols Cop0.8 km
  • Southport2.6 km
  • Birkdale3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cobden Road0.2 km
  • Old Park Lane0.3 km
  • Milton Street0.4 km
  • Bispham Road0.4 km
  • Cobden Road0.4 km