PR9 8HP is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Crossens in Southport. Administratively it sits within Meols ward and the Southport constituency.
For families considering a move, PR9 8HP represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 8HP are sourced from Output Area E00035624 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR9 8HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR9 8HP.
381
42
£ 38,600 /yr
46%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PR9 8HP is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 8HP. The average age is 42.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 8HP has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Crossens Nursery School
Larkfield Primary School
Peterhouse School
Churchtown Primary School
Marshside Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Fuelcart Retail Ltd0.7 km
- C H Latham, The Baker Limited0.3 km
- Crossens Pharmacy0.3 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Your Local Store0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Fylde Road Pharmacy0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fylde Fish Bar0.9 km
- Aziz Curries0.3 km
- Sea Palace0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Crossens Methodist Church and St Johns C of E0.3 km
- The Creative Design Workshop0.3 km
- Crossens Community Association0.3 km
- Langdons of Southport0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Beer Den0.3 km
- The Marsh Harrier0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop3.1 km
- Southport4.3 km
- Bescar Lane5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Slackeys Lane0.1 km
- The Crescent0.1 km
- New Lane0.1 km
- North Road0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR98HP · Data under Open Government Licence