Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

PR9 8LW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

344

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR9 8LW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PR9 8LW is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PR9 8LW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Crossens in Banks. Administratively it sits within North Meols ward and the South Ribble constituency.

For families considering a move, PR9 8LW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR9 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00129440 (shared with 13 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 8LW. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

PR9 8LW has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Public order11
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Crossens Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils1.2 km
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Larkfield Primary School

Good288 pupils1.2 km
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Presfield High School and Specialist College

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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Peterhouse School

Outstanding68 pupils1.2 km
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Churchtown Primary School

Good779 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Fuelcart Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Freshways0.3 km
  • C H Latham, The Baker Limited0.4 km
  • Crossens Pharmacy0.3 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Crossens Methodist Church and St Johns C of E0.4 km
  • The Creative Design Workshop0.3 km
  • Langdons of Southport0.8 km
  • Crossens Community Association0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sea Palace0.4 km
  • Aziz Curries0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beer Den0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meols Cop3.3 km
  • Southport4.5 km
  • Bescar Lane5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • New Lane0.2 km
  • North Road0.3 km
  • Slackeys Lane0.3 km
  • The Crescent0.4 km
  • Brook Street0.4 km