Postcode PR8 3SN is located in an urban city, within the Ainsdale area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ainsdale West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ainsdale West is £54,524 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 Ainsdale, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ainsdale West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,355 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Ainsdale West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
The average income per household in Ainsdale West is £54,524 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 3SN.
Ainsdale West near PR8 3SN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ainsdale | N/A | Walking directions to Ainsdale |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £372,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £235,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 10 | £172,500 | £181 |
| Flats | 18 | £138,000 | £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 | £360,000 | £136,000 | £230,000 | £206,000 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £140,000 | £236,500 | £141,750 |
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 | £286 | £232 | £227 | £215 |
| 2026 | £261 | £182 | £224 | £177 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 15, Dorset Avenue, Southport, PR8 3SW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £261,250 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 17, Dorset Avenue, Southport, PR8 3SW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 39, Pinfold Lane, Southport, PR8 3QH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £251,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 53, Pinfold Lane, Southport, PR8 3QH | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 10, Pinfold Lane, Southport, PR8 3QH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £431,000 |
In the PR8 3SN postcode area, located within Ainsdale West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Jul 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Shoreside Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
Shoreside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR8 3SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 781 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market | 154 Sandbrook Road, Southport, PR8 3RJ | Walking directions to Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR8 3SN, 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 3SN records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around PR8 3SN in Ainsdale is £270,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PR8 3SN, including Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre (Good), Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Shoreside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PR8 3SN is Ainsdale, about 1,225 m away.
PR8 3SN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,355 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 3SN is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynne Thompson (Liberal Democrats).