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PR8 3SZ

Vale Crescent

Ainsdale

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Detailed insights for PR8 3SZ

Overview

Postcode PR8 3SZ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Ainsdale East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ainsdale East has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from PR8 3SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ainsdale East near PR8 3SZ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
4,218.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.12(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(-16%)
Public order
6.85(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.17(-66%)
Other theft
4.8(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
95.59%
Irish
6
1.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.88%
Chinese
2
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.59%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
26.19%
No qualifications
68
23.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.31%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
44.24%
Owns with a mortgage
44
26.67%
Other social rented
22
13.33%
Social rents from council
11
6.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.06%
Total households: 165

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202551, Moor Lane, Southport, PR8 3NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
01 Sept 202533, Moor Lane, Southport, PR8 3NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
16 Dec 202516, Moor Close, Southport, PR8 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
07 Aug 20258, Moor Close, Southport, PR8 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
04 Aug 20254, Moor Close, Southport, PR8 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the PR8 3SZ postcode area, located within Ainsdale East, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 3SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education CentreCommunity school

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 3SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 3SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopLiverpool Road, Sefton, PR8 3NTWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miMini Market154 Sandbrook Road, Southport, PR8 3RJWalking directions to Mini Market

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 3SZ, 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 011BE01006924
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 3SZ

Is PR8 3SZ (Ainsdale East) safe?

The area around PR8 3SZ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3SZ?

The median sale price around PR8 3SZ in Ainsdale East is £270,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 3SZ?

There are 2 schools close to PR8 3SZ, including Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre (Good) and Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR8 3SZ?

PR8 3SZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering PR8 3SZ 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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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.