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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 98 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
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
52.18(+40%)
Public order
14.38(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.06(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.33(-59%)
Other theft
6.33(-4%)
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 188 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 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
Detached59£304,000
Flats16£121,250
Semi-Detached86£210,000
Terraced27£177,000

10 years median price trend in Kew

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

All postcodes in Kew

PR85PP

Folkestone Road

PR82JD

Wight Moss Way

PR86ST

Forest Road

PR86UA

Crockleford Avenue

PR85BW

Birdling Drive

PR89PD

Wight Moss Way

PR85FL

Darlton Drive

PR86LU

Portland Street

PR85DD

Sefton Street

PR89PX

Wight Moss Way

PR86TH

Eastbank Street

PR99WU

Wight Moss Way

PR81GD

Wight Moss Way

PR84EN

Eastbourne Road

PR85HF

Meadow Avenue

PR85EH

Boundary Street

PR82GH

Wight Moss Way

PR85EG

Cemetery Road

PR85EF

Cemetery Road

PR82WJ

Wight Moss Way

PR86SP

Virginia Street

PR89PY

Wight Moss Way

PR86XU

Handsworth Walk

PR89WN

Kew

PR85PA

Ayr Close

PR86JN

Ganton Close

PR86PR

Rivermeade

PR86RQ

Brighton's Close

PR86LD

Haig Avenue

PR86UB

Hythe Close

PR86TN

Ashdown Close

PR86SS

Hampton Road

PR86RE

Town Lane (Kew)

PR86SR

Hampton Road

PR86PF

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86NJ

Town Lane

PR86LG

Falkland Road

PR89AF

Wight Moss Way

PR85DY

Hampton Road

PR86PH

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86NH

Wyresdale Avenue

PR85NQ

Albert Terrace

PR86RZ

Virginia Street

PR86XL

Altham Road

PR86NN

Everard Road

PR86ZR

Wight Moss Way

PR85DS

Blue Bird Close

PR86LF

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86JX

Haig Avenue

PR99WN

Wight Moss Way

PR85DZ

Hampton Road

PR85NF

Glenrose Terrace

PR86DB

Cromwell Close

PR85FH

Woodhouse Close

PR89PU

Wight Moss Way

PR89WA

Wight Moss Way

PR86JW

Ovington Drive

PR85EP

Birch Street

PR89FX

Wight Moss Way

PR86QN

Southbank Road

PR86XR

Markham Drive

PR86BF

Holland Close

PR85AE

St James Street

PR85DL

Hampton Road

PR85AZ

Mosley Street

PR89TQ

Wight Moss Way

PR89BR

Wight Moss Way

PR86PY

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86QZ

Portland Street

PR86UP

Malham Close

PR86RS

Eaton Drive

PR85FQ

Calverton Drive

PR85PL

Kempton Park Fold

PR85NU

Redcar Close

PR86UY

Blowick Moss Lane

PR86PD

Pilkington Road

PR86XS

Redhill Drive

PR86JB

Lethbridge Road

PR85DB

Sefton Street

PR85DQ

Linaker Street

PR86UX

Blowick Moss Lane

PR86RY

Back Virginia Street

PR86RL

Sheepfold Close

PR85BD

Railway Street

PR86QR

Scarisbrick New Road

PR85PQ

Wight Moss Way

PR85AY

Grove Street

PR85EY

Matlock Road

PR86NX

Westmoreland Road

PR85AA

Bridge Grove

PR85HE

Warwick Street

PR86RR

Linaker Street

PR85ND

Upper Aughton Road

PR85AJ

Shakespeare Street

PR89PJ

Wight Moss Way

PR86JZ

Haig Avenue

PR85EW

Duke Avenue

PR85FG

Carrington Close

PR89PW

Wight Moss Way

PR86QQ

Nolan Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.