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PR8 6ST

Forest Road

Kew

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Detailed insights for PR8 6ST

Overview

Postcode PR8 6ST 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 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
4.2%
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

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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.

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 166 ft away from PR8 6ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Southport South near PR8 6ST 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 6ST
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Southport

N/A

Walking directions to Southport
0.7 mi

Meols Cop

N/A

Walking directions to Meols Cop

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
5,219.2 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
289
78.11%
Other White
46
12.43%
Chinese
8
2.16%
Other Asian
7
1.89%
Pakistani
6
1.62%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
28.28%
Level 3 (A level)
66
22.76%
No qualifications
47
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
43.64%
Owns with a mortgage
43
26.06%
Owns outright
39
23.64%
Other social rented
4
2.42%
Social rents from council
3
1.82%
Total households: 165

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 6ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 6ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202544, Hampton Road, Southport, PR8 6SSDetachedLeasehold£175,000
22 May 202646B, Ash Street, Southport, PR8 6JEFlatsLeasehold£94,000
20 Mar 202528, Ash Street, Southport, PR8 6JESemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
10 Feb 202525, Ash Street, Southport, PR8 6JESemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 1, 38, Forest Road, Southport, PR8 6JDFlatsLeasehold£89,500

Schools

In the PR8 6ST postcode area, located within Southport South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableArden CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.4 mi16 plusSouthport Education GroupFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 6ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 6ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 mi1st StopBack Forest Road, Sefton, PR8 6STWalking directions to 1st Stop
0.3 miWindsor Mini MartSt Luke's Road, Sefton, PR9 0SLWalking directions to Windsor Mini Mart
0.3 miAsdaDerby Road, Southport, PR9 0TYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLidl21 Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6RZWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 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 6ST, 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 6ST

Is PR8 6ST (Southport South) safe?

The area around PR8 6ST 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 6ST?

The median sale price around PR8 6ST 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 6ST?

There are 9 schools close to PR8 6ST, 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.

What is the nearest station to PR8 6ST?

The closest station to PR8 6ST is Southport, about 855 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 6ST?

PR8 6ST 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 6ST (Southport South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 6ST 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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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.