PR9 9QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Links Avenue, 0.3km from Marshside in Southport. Administratively it sits within Cambridge ward and the Southport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR9 9QD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 35.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 9QD are sourced from Output Area E00035207 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINKS AVENUE, PR9 9QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKS AVENUE, PR9 9QD.
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32
£ 37,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR9 9QD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PR9 9QD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 53% 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. Property prices are trending down 35.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 9QD. The average age is 32.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
13 sales · Mean £ 178,846
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 9QD has low crime rates — 19 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stanley High School
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Peterhouse School
Crossens Nursery School
Larkfield Primary School
Churchtown Primary School
Marshside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.7 km
- K Foden0.8 km
- News N Booze Store1.0 km
- VK Saba Wines0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- McCarthy and Stone - Brunlees Court0.7 km
- Zigzags @ St Patricks Ltd0.5 km
- Signature Bistro0.9 km
- Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Straits Kitchen1.0 km
- Churchills0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Mr Chips0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Patricks Social Club0.6 km
- Peaky Blinders0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salfordian Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop2.1 km
- Southport2.6 km
- Birkdale4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Eden Avenue0.1 km
- Bellis Avenue0.2 km
- Knob Hall Lane0.2 km
- Pauls Lane0.2 km
- Longacre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR99QD · Data under Open Government Licence