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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

PR89BY

Wight Moss Way

PR86QD

Hampton Road

PR86ND

Everard Road

PR89WW

Kew

PR89PZ

Wight Moss Way

PR86QB

Cheriton Park

PR86SJ

Virginia Street

PR86NT

Janes Brook Road

PR86TA

Hamlet Close

PR85FE

Bramble Court

PR86JJ

Chambres Road North

PR89RH

Wight Moss Way

PR85BY

Duke Street

PR86XB

Nuthall Road

PR89WP

Kew

PR85NH

Upper Aughton Road

PR86NF

Walnut Street

PR85AB

Shakespeare Street

PR85DE

Duke Street

PR86SQ

Arbour Street

PR89UD

Wight Moss Way

PR85DF

Linaker Street

PR86XT

Winston Crescent

PR85NX

Cartmel Close

PR86LL

Edenfield Close

PR85NY

Aintree Crescent

PR85DH

Duke Street

PR86RA

Portland Street

PR84ZZ

Wight Moss Way

PR99WZ

Wight Moss Way

PR85NE

Grove Terrace

PR86QL

Southbank Road

PR89WR

Kew

PR86SB

Arbour Street

PR85BG

Banastre Road

PR85BE

Railway Street

PR86JR

Bretton Fold

PR89TL

Wight Moss Way

PR86LZ

Southbank Road

PR97XE

Wight Moss Way

PR86NR

Loxley Road

PR86JD

Forest Road

PR86HY

Forest Road

PR89TX

Wight Moss Way

PR85EU

Birch Street

PR85WT

Wight Moss Way

PR85AF

Portland Street

PR85QF

Oxton Mews

PR86PL

Curzon Road

PR86QG

Chestnut Street

PR86PN

Town Lane (Kew)

PR86SH

Sefton Street

PR89WB

Wight Moss Way

PR86JS

Kew

PR85QD

Langford Drive

PR89WS

Kew

PR85EL

Duke Street

PR86RG

Town Lane (Kew)

PR89TH

Wight Moss Way

PR86LE

Balfour Road

PR85NR

Cheltenham Way

PR85FJ

Rainworth Drive

PR89WL

Kew

PR85EB

Matlock Close

PR86QH

Southbank Road

PR85BA

Banastre Road

PR97GW

Wight Moss Way

PR86NY

Cumberland Road

PR85EA

Warwick Street

PR86NZ

Scarisbrick New Road

PR85AW

Banastre Road

PR86RJ

Craven Close

PR85HL

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86JQ

Chambres Road

PR84EW

Eastbourne Road

PR86PQ

Scarisbrick New Road

PR85QE

Gateford Way

PR85HW

Scarisbrick New Road

PR86NL

Lonsdale Road

PR85BT

Duke Street

PR85AN

Shakespeare Street

PR86JF

Ash Street

PR86SX

Hampton Road

PR86JY

Haig Avenue

PR86XH

Bracebridge Drive

PR86JH

Ash Street

PR85AU

Fernley Road

PR86PW

Meadow View

PR89FG

Wight Moss Way

PR86JG

Chambres Road

PR85DN

Ericson Drive

PR86UH

Fordham Close

PR86HU

Sawdon Avenue

PR86HS

Althorpe Drive

PR86UJ

Westwood Close

PR86JE

Ash Street

PR86NW

Fulwood Avenue

PR85PD

Catterick Fold

PR86US

Sangness Drive

PR85BQ

Banastre Road

Data Sources

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