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.
LEXTON DRIVE, PR9 8QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEXTON DRIVE, PR9 8QW.
321
44
£ 46,000 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Crossens Nursery School
Larkfield Primary School
Peterhouse School
Churchtown Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Marshside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Fylde Road Pharmacy0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PR98QW · Data under Open Government Licence