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PR8 6RR

Linaker Street

Kew

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Overview

Postcode PR8 6RR 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 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 nearest station is Southport, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.8%
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 7,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% 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

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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 250 ft away from PR8 6RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Southport South near PR8 6RR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 6RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Southport

N/A

Walking directions to Southport
0.9 mi

Birkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Birkdale
1 mi

Meols Cop

N/A

Walking directions to Meols Cop

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
563
Population density
7,135.6 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
461
82.03%
Other White
42
7.47%
Bangladeshi
23
4.09%
Chinese
13
2.31%
Irish
5
0.89%
Total population: 562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
27.98%
Level 3 (A level)
85
19.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
15.6%
No qualifications
66
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
12.39%
Total 16+ residents: 436

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
29.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
69
29.49%
Owns outright
47
20.09%
Other social rented
23
9.83%
Shared ownership
10
4.27%
Total households: 234

Property prices in Kew

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)173
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £300K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached54£312,500£274
Semi-Detached82£205,000£213
Terraced22£170,000£214
Flats15£100,000£166

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£375,000£94,000£205,000£190,000
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£270£177£204£198
2026£267£166£209£213
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 6RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 6RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 20261, Arbour Street, Southport, PR8 6SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
11 Jul 20255, Arbour Street, Southport, PR8 6SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
28 Feb 202524, Arbour Street, Southport, PR8 6SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
14 Aug 20258, Worcester Lodge, 16, Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6PYFlatsLeasehold£100,000
09 Jun 20257, Worcester Lodge, 16, Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6PYFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the PR8 6RR postcode area, located within Southport South, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 6RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLinaker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableArden CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 6RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 6RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl21 Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6RZWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miMorrisons Daily21 Saint James Street, Southport, PR8 5AEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miAsdaDerby Road, Southport, PR9 0TYWalking directions to Asda
0.3 mi1st StopBack Forest Road, Sefton, PR8 6STWalking directions to 1st Stop
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHampton Road, Sefton, PR8 6RBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6RR, 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 6RR

Is PR8 6RR (Southport South) safe?

The area around PR8 6RR 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near PR8 6RR?

The median sale price around PR8 6RR in Southport South is £230,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 6RR?

There are 8 schools close to PR8 6RR, including St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good), Linaker Primary School (Requires improvement) and Arden College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR8 6RR?

The closest station to PR8 6RR is Southport, about 578 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 6RR?

PR8 6RR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 6RR 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).

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.