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PR8 3DT

Windy Harbour Road

Ainsdale

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Overview

Postcode PR8 3DT is located in an urban city, within the Ainsdale area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ainsdale East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ainsdale East is £46,488 per year. The median sale price in Ainsdale is £270,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £198,125 and £353,750. The nearest station is Hillside, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Ainsdale East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,684 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ainsdale East has an average crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ainsdale East is £46,488 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from PR8 3DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Ainsdale East near PR8 3DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hillside located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 3DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hillside

N/A

Walking directions to Hillside

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
875.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.05(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.49(-69%)
Other theft
4.39(-33%)
Public order
3.84(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.2(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
93.04%
Other White
8
2.53%
Indian
6
1.9%
Arab
6
1.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
35.88%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.65%
No qualifications
28
10.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
45.38%
Owns with a mortgage
44
36.97%
Other social rented
8
6.72%
Social rents from council
7
5.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Ainsdale

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £242
Sales (last 12 months): 186
Typical range (middle 50%): £198K – £354K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £242 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
Detached64£372,500£272
Semi-Detached94£235,000£229
Terraced10£172,500£181
Flats18£138,000£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£360,000£136,000£230,000£206,000
2026£385,000£140,000£236,500£141,750
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£286£232£227£215
2026£261£182£224£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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 20258, Windy Harbour Road, Southport, PR8 3DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
13 Mar 2026428, Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 3BADetachedLeasehold£775,000
20 Feb 202657, Ryder Crescent, Southport, PR8 3AESemi-DetachedFreehold£477,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 10, Alma Court, Carr Lane, Southport, PR8 3EEFlatsLeasehold£120,000
08 Apr 202629, Leybourne Avenue, Southport, PR8 3ELTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the PR8 3DT postcode area, located within Ainsdale East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 3DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryBirkdale High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFarnborough Road Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFarnborough Road Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR8 3DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 3DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miHolly's Mini Mart205 Heathfield Road, Birkdale, PR8 3HEWalking directions to Holly's Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 3DT, 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 EastE02001439
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 011CE01006925
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 3DT

Is PR8 3DT (Ainsdale East) safe?

The area around PR8 3DT records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near PR8 3DT?

The median sale price around PR8 3DT in Ainsdale is £270,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 3DT?

There are 6 schools close to PR8 3DT, including Birkdale High School (Good), Farnborough Road Junior School (Good) and Farnborough Road Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR8 3DT?

The closest station to PR8 3DT is Hillside, about 1,082 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 3DT?

PR8 3DT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR8 3DT (Ainsdale East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering PR8 3DT is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynne Thompson (Liberal Democrats).

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