Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

SQUARE HOUSE LANE, PR9 8EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SQUARE HOUSE LANE, PR9 8EJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

371

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR9 8EJ 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PR9 8EJ's 68% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.

home £302,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR9 8EJ is a safe, established residential area on Square House Lane, 0.9km from Far Banks in Banks. Administratively it sits within North Meols ward and the South Ribble constituency.

For families considering a move, PR9 8EJ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR9 8EJ are sourced from Output Area E00129444 (shared with 9 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 8EJ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 302,500

2 sales · Mean £ 302,500

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

PR9 8EJ has low crime rates — 7 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 offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Banks Methodist School

Good81 pupils0.4 km
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Banks St Stephen's CofE School

Good167 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Banks Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • Mackays Newsagents0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meols Cop6.0 km
  • Bescar Lane6.5 km
  • Lytham7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Smithy Corner0.2 km
  • Smithy Corner0.3 km
  • Methodist School0.4 km
  • Methodist School0.4 km