PR9 9RB is a safe, established residential area on Dawlish Drive, 1.2km from Crossens in Southport. Administratively it sits within Meols ward and the Southport constituency.
For families considering a move, PR9 9RB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 9RB are sourced from Output Area E00035630 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAWLISH DRIVE, PR9 9RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWLISH DRIVE, PR9 9RB.
314
47
£ 38,600 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR9 9RB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 9RB. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 185,000
9 sales · Mean £ 189,638
Terraced
£ 176,250
2 sales · Mean £ 176,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 9RB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marshside Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Stanley High School
Peterhouse School
Crossens Nursery School
Larkfield Primary School
Presfield High School and Specialist College
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Fuelcart Retail Ltd0.7 km
- News N Booze Store0.7 km
- Preston New Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Fylde Road Pharmacy0.5 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Fylde Fish Bar0.5 km
- Straits Kitchen0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Marsh Harrier0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Langdons of Southport0.7 km
- Hibs Coffee House0.3 km
- Nostalgia Tea Rooms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop3.5 km
- Southport4.2 km
- Birkdale5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dawlish Drive0.0 km
- Dawlish Drive0.0 km
- Truro Ave0.2 km
- Truro Ave0.2 km
- Totnes Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR99RB · Data under Open Government Licence