Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

PR9 8DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR9 8DQ.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR9 8DQ — age 50, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR9 8DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Banks in Banks. Administratively it sits within North Meols ward and the South Ribble constituency.

For families considering a move, PR9 8DQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR9 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00129442 (shared with 8 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 8DQ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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PR9 8DQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Banks St Stephen's CofE School

Good167 pupils1.2 km
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Banks Methodist School

Good81 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Freshways1.0 km
  • Banks Filling Station0.8 km
  • C H Latham, The Baker Limited1.0 km
  • Crossens Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Bargain Express0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Sea Palace1.0 km
  • Banks Village Chippy0.8 km
  • Bravo's Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Aziz Curries1.0 km
  • Debz Deli0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Stephens Sports And Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Crossens Community Association1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ralph's Wife's0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meols Cop4.3 km
  • Southport5.5 km
  • Bescar Lane6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rufford Drive0.2 km
  • Rufford Drive0.2 km
  • Police Station0.4 km
  • Police Station0.4 km