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PR8 6PQ

Scarisbrick New Road

Kew

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Overview

Postcode PR8 6PQ is located in an urban city, within the Kew area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Southport South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southport South is £42,219 per year. The median sale price in Kew is £220,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £173,625 and £285,000. The nearest station is Southport, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Southport South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,664 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Southport South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Southport South is £42,219 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from PR8 6PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southport South near PR8 6PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southport located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 6PQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Southport

N/A

Walking directions to Southport
0.8 mi

Meols Cop

N/A

Walking directions to Meols Cop

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
4,552.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.47(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.72(+8%)
Public order
8.1(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.02(-61%)
Drugs
7.02(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
83.67%
Other White
26
7.45%
Other
9
2.58%
Chinese
7
2.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.15%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
30.87%
No qualifications
60
20.13%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
31.06%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.52%
Owns outright
32
24.24%
Other social rented
21
15.91%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Kew

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £218
Sales (last 12 months): 180
Typical range (middle 50%): £174K – £285K

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£310,000£267
Semi-Detached95£205,000£212
Terraced20£175,000£216
Flats16£113,750£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kew

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,750£95,000£140,000£120,000
2017£215,000£97,500£152,050£141,000
2018£241,875£76,500£155,000£125,000
2019£253,995£116,500£164,000£127,500
2020£246,500£126,995£167,975£155,000
2021£291,063£110,000£175,000£170,000
2022£300,000£128,000£210,275£225,000
2023£304,000£120,000£199,000£177,000
2024£290,000£137,500£205,000£162,000
2025£304,000£108,000£210,000£170,000
2026£325,000£113,750£210,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kew.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£129£135£125
2017£196£120£137£161
2018£190£114£148£173
2019£218£168£156£176
2020£220£184£160£180
2021£227£173£161£195
2022£238£199£195£212
2023£268£186£199£214
2024£262£196£193£219
2025£269£177£204£198
2026£267£182£211£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kew.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kew in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 6PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 6PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202611, Cumberland Road, Southport, PR8 6NYDetachedFreehold£473,000
18 Oct 20257, Cumberland Road, Southport, PR8 6NYDetachedFreehold£244,899
23 May 202511, Cumberland Road, Southport, PR8 6NYDetachedFreehold£465,000
09 Sept 20258, Chambres Road, Southport, PR8 6JQDetachedFreehold£685,000
22 May 202636, Lethbridge Road, Southport, PR8 6JADetachedFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the PR8 6PQ postcode area, located within Southport South, there are 7 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for PR8 6PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.5 miPrimaryLinaker Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.6 miNot applicableArden CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR8 6PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 6PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 mi1st StopBack Forest Road, Sefton, PR8 6STWalking directions to 1st Stop
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHampton Road, Sefton, PR8 6RBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miWindsor Mini MartSt Luke's Road, Sefton, PR9 0SLWalking directions to Windsor Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 6PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jen Corcoran

Kew - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Patrick Hurley

Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthportE14001504
WardKewE05000941
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southport SouthE02001435
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 007DE01006996
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 6PQ

Is PR8 6PQ (Southport South) safe?

The area around PR8 6PQ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near PR8 6PQ?

The median sale price around PR8 6PQ in Kew is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 6PQ?

There are 11 schools close to PR8 6PQ, including St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good), Linaker Primary School (Requires improvement) and Arden College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PR8 6PQ?

The closest station to PR8 6PQ is Southport, about 1,149 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 6PQ?

PR8 6PQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,664 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR8 6PQ (Southport South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 6PQ is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jen Corcoran (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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