Postcode PR8 3NQ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 Ainsdale, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ainsdale Village Park.
Ainsdale East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,917 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Ainsdale East has an average crime rate, with approximately 54 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from PR8 3NQ.
Ainsdale East near PR8 3NQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ainsdale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ainsdale | N/A | Walking directions to Ainsdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3NQ.
In the PR8 3NQ postcode area, located within Ainsdale East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 3NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Liverpool Avenue, Sefton, PR8 3NH | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Market | 154 Sandbrook Road, Southport, PR8 3RJ | Walking directions to Mini Market |
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 3NQ, 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 3NQ records about 54 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 3NQ in Ainsdale East is £270,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to PR8 3NQ, including Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre (Good) and Merefield School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR8 3NQ is Ainsdale, about 610 m away.
PR8 3NQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,917 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 3NQ 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.