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PR8 9PJ

Wight Moss Way

Kew

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Detailed insights for PR8 9PJ

Overview

Postcode PR8 9PJ is located in an urban city, within the Kew ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Southport Kew area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southport Kew is £46,323 per year. The nearest station is Birkdale, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Southport Kew has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Southport Kew has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Southport Kew is £46,323 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 9PJ.

Flood risk

N/A

Southport Kew near PR8 9PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkdale located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
1,337.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.13(-3%)
Public order
8.3(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-24%)
Drugs
4.39(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
85.85%
Other Asian
9
2.83%
Other White
9
2.83%
Chinese
5
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.26%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
37.55%
Level 3 (A level)
76
31.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.94%
No qualifications
14
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
61.48%
Owns outright
17
12.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.11%
Other social rented
13
9.63%
Shared ownership
5
3.7%
Total households: 135

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 9PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 9PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025Apartment 4, 5, Bramble Court, Southport, PR8 5FEFlatsLeasehold£132,500
26 Aug 2025Apartment 9, 5, Bramble Court, Southport, PR8 5FEFlatsLeasehold£142,000
26 Feb 2025Apartment 6, 5, Bramble Court, Southport, PR8 5FEFlatsLeasehold£142,000
20 Mar 20264, Blue Bird Close, Southport, PR8 5DSTerracedLeasehold£56,250
27 Mar 202646, Blowick Moss Lane, Southport, PR8 6UXTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the PR8 9PJ postcode area, located within Southport Kew, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 9PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryKew Woods Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryChrist The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form CentreVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBirkdale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 9PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 9PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparOvington Drive, Sefton, PR8 6ULWalking directions to Spar

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 9PJ, 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 KewE02001436
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 008FE01007002
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2013-04-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 9PJ

Is PR8 9PJ (Southport Kew) safe?

The area around PR8 9PJ records about 63 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR8 9PJ?

The median sale price around PR8 9PJ in Southport Kew is £230,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 9PJ?

There are 4 schools close to PR8 9PJ, including Kew Woods Primary School (Good), Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Good) and Birkdale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR8 9PJ?

PR8 9PJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR8 9PJ (Southport Kew) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 9PJ 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.