PR9 9TW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willowhey, 0.3km from Marshside in Southport. Administratively it sits within Cambridge ward and the Southport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR9 9TW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 1.0% 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 9TW are sourced from Output Area E00035202 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWHEY, PR9 9TW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWHEY, PR9 9TW.
190
57
£ 37,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR9 9TW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in PR9 9TW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 9TW. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
8 sales · Mean £ 267,125
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 9TW has low crime rates — 17 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
Stanley High School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Marshside Primary School
Peterhouse School
Crossens Nursery School
Larkfield Primary School
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Churchtown 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 Store0.5 km
- VK Saba Wines0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Zigzags @ St Patricks Ltd0.6 km
- Signature Bistro1.0 km
- Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar0.8 km
- Hibs Coffee House0.9 km
- Nostalgia Tea Rooms0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Fylde Road Pharmacy0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fylde Fish Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Straits Kitchen0.5 km
- Churchills0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Patricks Social Club0.5 km
- The Marsh Harrier0.8 km
- Peaky Blinders0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop2.5 km
- Southport3.1 km
- Birkdale4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lytham Road0.1 km
- Fylde Road0.1 km
- Marshside Road0.1 km
- Lytham Road0.2 km
- Marshside Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR99TW · Data under Open Government Licence