Postcode PR8 5BT 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 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southport South is £42,219 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 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Southport South is £42,219 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 98 ft away from PR8 5BT.
Southport South near PR8 5BT 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Southport | N/A | Walking directions to Southport |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £685,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £212,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £172,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kew
In the PR8 5BT 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 5BT
| 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 | Morrisons Daily | 21 Saint James Street, Southport, PR8 5AE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 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 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.