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About

Kew ward is a residential district situated in Southport, within the borough of Sefton. The area is primarily composed of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bounded by key roads like Preston New Road and Roe Lane, providing connections to the town centre and other parts of the region. Local amenities include several primary schools, convenience stores, and small businesses catering to daily needs.

The ward contains a notable amount of green space, including Kew Park and the playing fields of Greenbank High School. A distinctive local landmark is the striking red brick tower of the former St. John's Church, which stands prominently on Liverpool Road. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character, with its proximity to both the town centre and the coastal attractions of Southport offering practical convenience for residents.

Area overview

On average Kew has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kew is £45,142 per year. There are 4 schools in Kew: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kew is home to around 13,913 people, with a population density of about 3,428.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kew Population
13,913
Population density
3,428.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.03(+35%)
Public order
13.66(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.7(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.55(-5%)
Drugs
6.47(+71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,892
85.46%
Other White
820
5.89%
Chinese
123
0.88%
Bangladeshi
109
0.78%
Other Asian
99
0.71%
Total population: 13,915

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,472
31.1%
Level 3 (A level)
2,139
19.16%
No qualifications
1,962
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,586
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,124
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 11,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,939
33.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,815
31.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,337
22.85%
Other social rented
423
7.23%
Other forms of private rent
167
2.85%
Total households: 5,852

Property prices in Kew

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kew 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 Kew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£310,000
Flats19£130,000
Semi-Detached83£212,000
Terraced31£172,500

10 years median price trend in Kew

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

All postcodes in Kew

PR89TL

Wight Moss Way

PR83YT

Wight Moss Way

PR85BF

Lake View Close

PR89BY

Wight Moss Way

PR86UJ

Westwood Close

PR84AA

The Walk

PR84EN

Eastbourne Road

PR85FD

Redwood Way

PR85LU

Motherwell Crescent

PR85NG

Napier Terrace

PR86JY

Haig Avenue

PR86NE

Walnut Street

PR86UL

Ingleton Road

PR86XJ

Colchester Road

PR86XR

Markham Drive

PR97GW

Wight Moss Way

PR86LG

Falkland Road

PR84HQ

Wight Moss Way

PR85AQ

Railway Street

PR86SX

Hampton Road

PR85PJ

Ripon Close

PR86JR

Bretton Fold

PR86NF

Walnut Street

PR86PL

Curzon Road

PR85BW

Birdling Drive

PR85DB

Sefton Street

PR85DG

Linaker Street

PR85FR

Plum Tree Close

PR85NA

Upper Aughton Road

PR85NH

Upper Aughton Road

PR86JH

Ash Street

PR86QG

Chestnut Street

PR86QJ

Southbank Road

PR86QZ

Portland Street

PR85BG

Banastre Road

PR85EG

Cemetery Road

PR86JD

Forest Road

PR86RF

Salthouse Drive

PR86LY

Southbank Road

PR86PY

Scarisbrick New Road

PR85BB

Railway Street

PR85ER

Warwick Close

PR86PQ

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86SW

Hodson Street

PR85AF

Portland Street

PR85DE

Duke Street

PR85EY

Matlock Road

PR86JX

Haig Avenue

PR86LJ

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86NW

Fulwood Avenue

PR86PU

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86RE

Town Lane (Kew)

PR85AZ

Mosley Street

PR86UB

Hythe Close

PR86UH

Fordham Close

PR99WZ

Wight Moss Way

PR85NQ

Albert Terrace

PR86RG

Town Lane (Kew)

PR86XH

Bracebridge Drive

PR89PU

Wight Moss Way

PR85AU

Fernley Road

PR85DH

Duke Street

PR85EH

Boundary Street

PR85ND

Upper Aughton Road

PR86HZ

Forest Road

PR86PB

Rutland Road

PR89BR

Wight Moss Way

PR85AY

Grove Street

PR86PR

Rivermeade

PR86RA

Portland Street

PR89WA

Wight Moss Way

PR85FH

Woodhouse Close

PR86SG

Sefton Street

PR85AP

Shakespeare Street

PR86NY

Cumberland Road

PR86QR

Scarisbrick New Road

PR89FG

Wight Moss Way

PR85NU

Redcar Close

PR86RS

Eaton Drive

PR85EA

Warwick Street

PR86NH

Wyresdale Avenue

PR86PE

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86XU

Handsworth Walk

PR81GD

Wight Moss Way

PR85DN

Ericson Drive

PR86LF

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86SE

Victoria Bridge Road

PR89PJ

Wight Moss Way

PR85BZ

Duke Street

PR85PP

Folkestone Road

PR86LR

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86NJ

Town Lane

PR86RD

Cemetery Road

PR85EE

Cemetery Road

PR85QA

Maplebeck Drive

PR86HY

Forest Road

PR86XE

Wollaton Drive

PR84ZZ

Wight Moss Way

PR85AW

Banastre Road

PR85NX

Cartmel Close

Data Sources

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