Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

BALMORAL DRIVE, PR9 8PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL DRIVE, PR9 8PY.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR9 8PY — age 50, 85% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 27.9% year-on-year.

home £225,605 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR9 8PY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Balmoral Drive, 0.8km from Churchtown in Southport. Administratively it sits within Meols ward and the Southport constituency.

For families considering a move, PR9 8PY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 27.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR9 8PY are sourced from Output Area E00035651 (shared with 4 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 8PY. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 244,425

8 sales · Mean £ 232,918

Detached

£ 144,250

2 sales · Mean £ 144,250

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

PR9 8PY has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2

school Local Schools

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Presfield High School and Specialist College

Good120 pupils0.4 km
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Crossens Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils0.4 km
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Larkfield Primary School

Good288 pupils0.4 km
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Peterhouse School

Outstanding68 pupils0.4 km
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Churchtown Primary School

Good779 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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Marshside Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.8 km
  • K Foden0.6 km
  • News N Booze Store0.8 km
  • Churchtown Deli Ltd0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Churchtown Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Bold Arms0.8 km
  • Hesketh Arms0.6 km
  • Peaky Blinders0.7 km
  • The Grapevine0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Zigzags @ St Patricks Ltd0.9 km
  • Crossens Methodist Church and St Johns C of E0.9 km
  • The Creative Design Workshop0.9 km
  • Botanic Gardens Cafe0.5 km
  • Botanic Road Bar & Eatery0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Fylde Road Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fylde Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pure Health1.0 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Sea Palace0.9 km
  • Straits Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meols Cop2.5 km
  • Southport3.6 km
  • Birkdale5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Balmoral Close0.1 km
  • Verulam Road0.2 km
  • Balmoral Close0.2 km
  • Blundell Lane0.2 km
  • Merlewood Avenue0.2 km