Postcode PR8 3TU is located in an urban city, within the Ainsdale ward 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 nearest station is Ainsdale, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ainsdale West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% 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 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 144 ft away from PR8 3TU.
Ainsdale West near PR8 3TU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Ainsdale | N/A | Walking directions to Ainsdale |
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | 16, Kendal Way, Southport, PR8 3TU | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 7, Thursby Close, Southport, PR8 3TQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4, Thursby Close, Southport, PR8 3TQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 25, Kendal Way, Southport, PR8 3TX | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 29, Furness Close, Southport, PR8 3UF | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the PR8 3TU postcode area, located within Ainsdale West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 3TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Liverpool Road, Sefton, PR8 3NT | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 3TU, 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 3TU 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 3TU in Ainsdale West is £270,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PR8 3TU, including Merefield School (Outstanding), Shoreside Primary School (Good) and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR8 3TU is Ainsdale, about 957 m away.
PR8 3TU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,130 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 3TU 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.