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PR8

SOUTHPORT

Lancashire, North West, England

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PR8 encompasses SOUTHPORT and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £272,264
1yr change ▲ 3.7%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£272,264

▲ 3.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% below national avg

Crime Rate

28.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

139 Mbps

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.

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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

£261K £267K £273K £278K £284K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,995

Population

67

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.

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139.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

40%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

PR

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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Frequently Asked Questions about PR8 SOUTHPORT

What is the average house price in PR8 SOUTHPORT?
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 SOUTHPORT 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 is the population of PR8 SOUTHPORT?
The population of PR8 (SOUTHPORT) is approximately 121,995 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in PR8 SOUTHPORT?
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.

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