Postcode PR8 5BB is located in an urban city, within the Kew ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Southport South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southport South is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Birkdale located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Southport South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Southport South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Southport South is £38,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 7 ft away from PR8 5BB.
Southport South near PR8 5BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkdale located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Birkdale |
| 0.6 mi | Southport | N/A | Walking directions to Southport |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £610,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £306,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £213,500 |
| Terraced | 31 | £172,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kew
In the PR8 5BB postcode area, located within Southport South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Duke Street, Sefton, PR8 5BX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Shakespeare Street, Sefton, PR8 5AJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop community Shop | 30-32 Belmont Street, Southport, PR8 1LY | Walking directions to One Stop community Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Off Licence & Convenience Store | Upper Aughton Road, Sefton, PR8 5ND | Walking directions to Off Licence & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 21 Saint James Street, Southport, PR8 5AE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.