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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 196 recent sales, the median property price is £237,750 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
Detached67£310,000
Flats19£130,000
Semi-Detached79£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

PR85PA

Ayr Close

PR86HS

Althorpe Drive

PR86LL

Edenfield Close

PR86PD

Pilkington Road

PR86QH

Southbank Road

PR86QW

Southbank Road

PR85NE

Grove Terrace

PR86RY

Back Virginia Street

PR85FQ

Calverton Drive

PR89WP

Kew

PR85NR

Cheltenham Way

PR85PL

Kempton Park Fold

PR86QE

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86QX

Portland Street

PR86RH

Cemetery Road

PR86JA

Lethbridge Road

PR86JZ

Haig Avenue

PR86UA

Crockleford Avenue

PR89PW

Wight Moss Way

PR85DD

Sefton Street

PR85QB

Blowick Moss Lane

PR86QQ

Nolan Street

PR86RP

Linaker Street

PR86NA

Everard Road

PR85EF

Cemetery Road

PR86JB

Lethbridge Road

PR86JN

Ganton Close

PR86NS

Janes Brook Road

PR85DF

Linaker Street

PR85DZ

Hampton Road

PR86UP

Malham Close

PR85DT

Birkdale Cop

PR85DY

Hampton Road

PR86PH

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86PN

Town Lane (Kew)

PR89PY

Wight Moss Way

PR85NS

Cheltenham Way

PR86JF

Ash Street

PR86JJ

Chambres Road North

PR86JS

Kew

PR86LE

Balfour Road

PR86LZ

Southbank Road

PR86NB

Broughton Avenue

PR86NT

Janes Brook Road

PR86QD

Hampton Road

PR89AF

Wight Moss Way

PR84EW

Eastbourne Road

PR85PD

Catterick Fold

PR89WG

Wight Moss Way

PR99WU

Wight Moss Way

PR86LA

Grundy Close

PR86RJ

Craven Close

PR99WN

Wight Moss Way

PR85HA

Matlock Crescent

PR85HW

Scarisbrick New Road

PR85NY

Aintree Crescent

PR86LQ

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86XB

Nuthall Road

PR89TH

Wight Moss Way

PR82GH

Wight Moss Way

PR85EU

Birch Street

PR85EW

Duke Avenue

PR85HL

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86XD

Ruddington Road

PR89RH

Wight Moss Way

PR85FL

Darlton Drive

PR85WT

Wight Moss Way

PR85PH

Folkestone Road

PR85QG

Rainworth Drive

PR89PZ

Wight Moss Way

PR82JD

Wight Moss Way

PR85BA

Banastre Road

PR85BT

Duke Street

PR86HX

Forest Road

PR86SJ

Virginia Street

PR86ST

Forest Road

PR85EL

Duke Street

PR86JQ

Chambres Road

PR86JW

Ovington Drive

PR86NX

Westmoreland Road

PR89WY

Kew

PR85AJ

Shakespeare Street

PR85AN

Shakespeare Street

PR84WX

Wight Moss Way

PR85FE

Bramble Court

PR86TA

Hamlet Close

PR86UY

Blowick Moss Lane

PR89RU

Wight Moss Way

PR85ET

Birch Street

PR86SY

Hargreaves Street

PR86TN

Ashdown Close

PR89UD

Wight Moss Way

PR85AB

Shakespeare Street

PR85BQ

Banastre Road

PR86RQ

Brighton's Close

PR85BE

Railway Street

PR85DL

Hampton Road

PR86LU

Portland Street

PR86RB

Portland Street

PR86ZR

Wight Moss Way

Data Sources

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