Postcode PR8 1RY is located in an urban city, within the Cambridge ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Southport Waterfront area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southport Waterfront is £28,028 per year. The nearest station is Southport, about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Gardens.
Southport Waterfront has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Southport Waterfront has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southport Waterfront is £28,028 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 1RY.
Southport Waterfront near PR8 1RY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southport located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Southport | N/A | Walking directions to Southport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kings Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Princess Park | Large | Walking directions to Princess Park |
| 0.3 mi | Model Railway Village | Small | Walking directions to Model Railway Village |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Cambridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £374,000 | £225 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £247,500 | £250 |
| Terraced | 9 | £200,000 | £215 |
| Flats | 83 | £130,000 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £327,500 | £88,000 | £152,500 | £139,950 |
| 2017 | £282,000 | £101,500 | £167,850 | £161,750 |
| 2018 | £296,500 | £110,000 | £180,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £123,000 | £172,000 | £117,750 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £123,500 | £175,000 | £179,000 |
| 2021 | £363,750 | £120,000 | £195,000 | £167,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £125,000 | £215,000 | £182,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £194,500 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £124,000 | £221,000 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £378,000 | £135,000 | £238,000 | £176,250 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £130,000 | £200,000 | £167,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £135 | £174 | £170 |
| 2017 | £188 | £135 | £173 | £168 |
| 2018 | £199 | £150 | £176 | £167 |
| 2019 | £199 | £155 | £186 | £164 |
| 2020 | £226 | £156 | £189 | £194 |
| 2021 | £218 | £153 | £203 | £193 |
| 2022 | £247 | £164 | £220 | £204 |
| 2023 | £261 | £169 | £222 | £172 |
| 2024 | £237 | £160 | £246 | £220 |
| 2025 | £231 | £175 | £233 | £207 |
| 2026 | £237 | £160 | £264 | £184 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 1RY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, 50, Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DX | Flats | Leasehold | £66,500 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 45B, Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DX | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, Lakeview Court, Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DS | Other | Freehold | £19,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 4, Albert Place, Southport, PR9 0DT | Other | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Flat 16, Queens Hotel Court, 54, Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DY | Flats | Leasehold | £106,750 |
In the PR8 1RY postcode area, located within Southport Waterfront, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 1RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Smakus | Bold Street, Sefton, PR9 0DB | Walking directions to Smakus |
| 0.5 mi | Wisla Supermarket & Off Licence | Lord Street, Sefton, PR9 0AN | Walking directions to Wisla Supermarket & Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | St Georges Place, Lord Street, Sefton, PR9 0AF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Southport Supermarket | Lord Street, Sefton, PR9 0AW | Walking directions to Southport Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR8 1RY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Sammon
Cambridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Patrick Hurley
Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR8 1RY records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around PR8 1RY in Southport Waterfront is £171,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PR8 1RY, including Southport Education Group (Requires improvement), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport (Good) and Arden College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR8 1RY is Southport, about 959 m away.
PR8 1RY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,901 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 1RY is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Sammon (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.