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PR8 2PD

Knowle Avenue

Ainsdale

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Overview

Postcode PR8 2PD is located in an urban city, within the Ainsdale ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ainsdale West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ainsdale West is £54,524 per year. The nearest station is Ainsdale, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Ainsdale West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ainsdale West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ainsdale West is £54,524 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 2PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Ainsdale West near PR8 2PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ainsdale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 2PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Ainsdale

N/A

Walking directions to Ainsdale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
1,446.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.65(-66%)
Burglary
5.18(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.6(-49%)
Public order
4.03(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.73(-90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
96.73%
Chinese
4
1.31%
Other White
4
1.31%
Irish
2
0.65%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
45.38%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.23%
No qualifications
20
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
61.72%
Owns with a mortgage
40
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.12%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Ainsdale

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £355K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Ainsdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £835,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ainsdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£371,500£290
Semi-Detached76£239,000£232
Terraced10£193,500£189
Flats16£133,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ainsdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ainsdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,005£169,999£156,000£110,000
2017£261,975£150,875£171,500£123,000
2018£268,000£127,000£169,500£136,500
2019£279,950£113,250£187,000£145,500
2020£299,028£139,975£185,000£130,000
2021£312,000£125,500£197,500£168,750
2022£350,000£128,000£229,500£155,400
2023£365,000£92,000£220,000£215,000
2024£367,500£175,000£243,000£185,000
2025£357,500£134,250£229,250£206,000
2026£390,000£129,950£270,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ainsdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ainsdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£303£149£144
2017£197£174£167£144
2018£204£169£165£131
2019£212£171£176£143
2020£215£171£200£153
2021£243£179£197£212
2022£271£203£221£226
2023£258£159£218£217
2024£272£204£229£224
2025£290£230£229£215
2026£274£141£219£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ainsdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ainsdale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 2PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 2PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202611, Upton Avenue, Southport, PR8 2PWDetachedFreehold£287,500
31 Mar 202542, Knowle Avenue, Southport, PR8 2PBDetachedLeasehold£440,000
03 Mar 202617, Tudor Road, Southport, PR8 2RYDetachedFreehold£565,000
27 Feb 20266, Carlton Road, Southport, PR8 2PGDetachedFreehold£645,000
17 Sept 202520, Chartwell Road, Southport, PR8 2QPDetachedFreehold£383,000

Schools

In the PR8 2PD postcode area, located within Ainsdale West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 2PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableMerefield SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryShoreside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miPrimaryAinsdale St John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 2PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 2PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressStation Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HWWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,922

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR8 2PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lynne Thompson

Ainsdale - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bill Esterson

Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencySefton CentralE14001463
WardAinsdaleE05000932
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ainsdale WestE02001440
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 012DE01006926
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 2PD

Is PR8 2PD (Ainsdale West) safe?

The area around PR8 2PD records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near PR8 2PD?

The median sale price around PR8 2PD in Ainsdale West is £270,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 2PD?

There are 4 schools close to PR8 2PD, including Merefield School (Outstanding), Shoreside Primary School (Good) and Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR8 2PD?

The closest station to PR8 2PD is Ainsdale, about 649 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 2PD?

PR8 2PD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR8 2PD (Ainsdale West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering PR8 2PD is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynne Thompson (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.