Postcode PR8 6RU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Southport South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Southport South is £42,219 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 188 ft away from PR8 6RU.
Southport South near PR8 6RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southport located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southport | N/A | Walking directions to Southport |
| 0.9 mi | Meols Cop | N/A | Walking directions to Meols Cop |
| 1 mi | Birkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Birkdale |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £312,500 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £205,000 | £213 |
| Terraced | 22 | £170,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 15 | £100,000 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 6RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 106B, Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6RU | Terraced | Leasehold | £172,500 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 51, Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 63, Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 1, Arbour Street, Southport, PR8 6SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 5, Arbour Street, Southport, PR8 6SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the PR8 6RU postcode area, located within Southport South, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 6RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Derby Road, Southport, PR9 0TY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 21 Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | 1st Stop | Back Forest Road, Sefton, PR8 6ST | Walking directions to 1st Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 21 Saint James Street, Southport, PR8 5AE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 42-46 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jen Corcoran
Kew - Elected 2 May 2024
Patrick Hurley
Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR8 6RU 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.
The median sale price around PR8 6RU in Southport South is £230,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to PR8 6RU, including St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good), Arden College (Good) and Southport Education Group (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR8 6RU is Southport, about 482 m away.
PR8 6RU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 6RU 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).
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.