PR8 — SOUTHPORT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PR8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PR8 is £272,264, which is 7% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in PR8 cost 5.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PR8 have risen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£408,916	657
Semi-detached	£227,612	1259
Terraced	£195,026	307
Flat	£160,132	518
All types	£272,264	2863

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PR8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 28.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PR8 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

13.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PR8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PR8 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Birkdale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Farnborough Road Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Farnborough Road Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre	Primary	Good	mi
St Philip's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,995

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PR8 are 139.0 Mbps, with 91% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 53% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

139.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

40%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PR8 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PR8 — SOUTHPORT

Area Summary

PR8 (SOUTHPORT) offers property prices near the national average (£272,264), low crime (66% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (139 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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CHORLEY

£265K

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£242K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PR8?

The average house price in PR8 (SOUTHPORT) is £272,264, based on 2863 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.7% over the past year.

Is PR8 a safe area to live?

Crime in PR8 is significantly below the national average (28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PR8?

There are 16 schools in or near PR8. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PR8?

Council tax in PR8 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PR8?

The average broadband download speed in PR8 is 139 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 40%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PR8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in PR8 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 121,995.