Postcode PR8 3ER is located in an urban city, within the Ainsdale ward 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 nearest station is Hillside, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ainsdale Village Park.
Ainsdale East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Ainsdale East has an average crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
The average income per household in Ainsdale East is £46,488 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from PR8 3ER.
Ainsdale East near PR8 3ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hillside located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hillside | N/A | Walking directions to Hillside |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ainsdale Village Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ainsdale Village Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £371,500 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £239,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 10 | £193,500 | £189 |
| Flats | 16 | £133,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 21, Nixons Lane, Southport, PR8 3ES | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,300 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 149, Heathfield Road, Southport, PR8 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 29, Leybourne Avenue, Southport, PR8 3EL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 17, Leybourne Avenue, Southport, PR8 3EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £176,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 20, Leybourne Avenue, Southport, PR8 3EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the PR8 3ER postcode area, located within Ainsdale East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 3ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Holly's Mini Mart | George Drive, Sefton, PR8 3HE | Walking directions to Holly's Mini Mart |
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 3ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lynne Thompson
Ainsdale - Elected 2 May 2024
Bill Esterson
Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR8 3ER 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.
The median sale price around PR8 3ER in Ainsdale East is £270,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PR8 3ER, including Birkdale High School (Good), Farnborough Road Junior School (Good) and Farnborough Road Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR8 3ER is Hillside, about 1,477 m away.
PR8 3ER scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering PR8 3ER is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynne Thompson (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.