Postcode PR8 6SB 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 high crime levels, with around 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southport South is £42,219 per year. The nearest station is Southport located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 74.0 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from PR8 6SB.
Southport South near PR8 6SB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southport | N/A | Walking directions to Southport |
| 0.9 mi | Birkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Birkdale |
| 0.9 mi | Meols Cop | N/A | Walking directions to Meols Cop |
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 6SB postcode area, located within Southport South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 6SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 21 Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Derby Road, Southport, PR9 0TY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | 1st Stop | Back Forest Road, Sefton, PR8 6ST | Walking directions to 1st Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 21 Saint James Street, Southport, PR8 5AE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hampton Road, Sefton, PR8 6RB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.