Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

LEXTON DRIVE, PR9 8QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEXTON DRIVE, PR9 8QW.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PR9 8QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8QW is a safe, established residential area on Lexton Drive, 1.0km from Crossens in Southport. Administratively it sits within Meols ward and the Southport constituency.

For families considering a move, PR9 8QW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR9 8QW are sourced from Output Area E00035647 (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 8QW. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 188,000

21 sales · Mean £ 208,309

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

PR9 8QW has low crime rates — 21 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 offences43
Public order11
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Presfield High School and Specialist College

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Crossens Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils0.5 km
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Larkfield Primary School

Good288 pupils0.5 km
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Peterhouse School

Outstanding68 pupils0.5 km
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Churchtown Primary School

Good779 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils1.1 km
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Marshside Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • K Foden0.9 km
  • News N Booze Store0.8 km
  • Fuelcart Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Churchtown Deli Ltd1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Churchtown Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Hesketh Arms0.9 km
  • Peaky Blinders1.0 km
  • St Patricks Social Club0.9 km
  • The Marsh Harrier0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Fylde Road Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fylde Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Sea Palace0.7 km
  • Straits Kitchen0.8 km
  • Aziz Curries0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Crossens Methodist Church and St Johns C of E0.7 km
  • The Creative Design Workshop0.6 km
  • Botanic Gardens Cafe0.8 km
  • Botanic Road Bar & Eatery1.0 km
  • Langdons of Southport0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meols Cop2.8 km
  • Southport3.9 km
  • Birkdale5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • No. 1690.1 km
  • No. 1710.1 km
  • Balmoral Close0.1 km
  • Balmoral Close0.2 km
  • North Road0.2 km