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About

The Hillside area of Sefton is primarily a residential district situated near the coast. It is characterised by its quiet, suburban streets and a mix of housing types, from semi-detached homes to larger detached properties. The layout is orderly, with green spaces and local parks integrated into the neighbourhood. Its proximity to the railway station provides a direct transport link for residents commuting to Liverpool and other parts of Merseyside.

Local amenities are centred around Hillside Road, which hosts a selection of shops, cafes, and essential services. The area is notably home to the Hillside Conservation Area, which preserves a collection of distinctive early 20th-century architecture. This gives parts of the neighbourhood a consistent historical character. The open land of Hillside Golf Club borders the area, contributing to its overall green and spacious feel.

Area overview

On average Hillside has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillside is £50,954 per year. There are 4 schools in Hillside: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hillside is home to around 7,192 people, with a population density of about 4,162.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillside Population
7,192
Population density
4,162.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.24(-54%)
Public order
4.59(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.34(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.78(-69%)
Other theft
2.22(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,724
93.51%
Other White
144
2%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.88%
Irish
54
0.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
0.46%
Total population: 7,191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,006
33.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
19.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
905
15.32%
No qualifications
764
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 5,907

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,318
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,118
36.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
13.13%
Other social rented
117
3.81%
Social rents from council
57
1.86%
Total households: 3,069

Property prices in Hillside

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £525,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£407,500
Flats1£181,000
Semi-Detached63£240,000
Terraced9£155,000

10 years median price trend in Hillside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside.

All postcodes in Hillside

PR84RF

Blundell Crescent

PR83EA

Guildford Road

PR84JT

Lyndhurst Road

PR84QH

Sandon Road

PR84PL

Liverpool Road

PR83AQ

Dunster Road

PR84QJ

Sandon Road

PR84QP

Lynton Drive

PR84RP

Grinstead Close

PR83DA

Arundel Road

PR84LR

Shaws Road

PR84NQ

Guildford Road

PR84JB

Meres Way

PR84PD

Liverpool Road

PR84PJ

Liverpool Road

PR84RA

Kirkstall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.