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PR9 7EF

Norwood Avenue

Norwood

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Detailed insights for PR9 7EF

Overview

Postcode PR9 7EF is located in an urban city, within the Norwood ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Meols Cop area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meols Cop is £48,220 per year. The nearest station is Meols Cop, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Meols Cop has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Meols Cop has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Meols Cop is £48,220 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 323 ft away from PR9 7EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Meols Cop near PR9 7EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Meols Cop located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR9 7EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Meols Cop

N/A

Walking directions to Meols Cop

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
4,464.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-21%)
Vehicle crime
6.03(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-41%)
Drugs
5.28(+35%)
Public order
3.77(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
92.05%
Other White
12
3.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.32%
Irish
4
1.32%
Other
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
40.79%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.04%
No qualifications
30
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
41.96%
Owns with a mortgage
43
38.39%
Other social rented
8
7.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Norwood

Median price£197,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £246K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £508,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£245,000£252
Semi-Detached139£200,000£191
Terraced11£170,000£196
Flats4£140,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,750£72,000£144,000£77,000
2017£274,000£90,000£143,250£127,500
2018£250,000£96,000£148,750£125,500
2019£345,000£87,500£150,000£120,000
2020£297,500£94,975£162,500£135,000
2021£330,000£148,000£169,500£160,000
2022£390,000£94,000£181,500£144,500
2023£425,000£120,000£185,000£153,750
2024£349,500£162,250£182,000£150,000
2025£376,000£125,000£195,000£180,000
2026£348,500£130,000£195,625£149,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£149£136£95
2017£174£95£140£137
2018£168£183£145£147
2019£163£126£149£119
2020£186£131£155£157
2021£198£175£166£153
2022£220£164£182£154
2023£212£189£179£170
2024£237£172£180£201
2025£226£130£189£174
2026£235£172£198£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 7EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 7EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 20269, Beech Grove, Southport, PR9 7EESemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
13 Apr 202616, Hereford Road, Southport, PR9 7DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
01 Dec 202540, Hereford Road, Southport, PR9 7DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Oct 202536, Hereford Road, Southport, PR9 7DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
24 Oct 202556, Hereford Road, Southport, PR9 7DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the PR9 7EF postcode area, located within Meols Cop, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR9 7EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNorwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR9 7EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR9 7EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDarts Newsagents & Convenience StoreBispham Road, Sefton, PR9 7DFWalking directions to Darts Newsagents & Convenience Store
0.2 miOne Stop128 Bispham Road, Southport, PR9 7BJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalBispham Road, Sefton, PR9 7BLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miMorrisons DailySussex Road, Sefton, PR8 6DGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miK&M The Corner ShopBispham Road, Sefton, PR9 7BSWalking directions to K&M The Corner Shop

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 PR9 7EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Neary

Norwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Patrick Hurley

Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthportE14001504
WardNorwoodE05000948
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Meols CopE02001434
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 006EE01007064
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR9 7EF

Is PR9 7EF (Meols Cop) safe?

The area around PR9 7EF records about 57 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near PR9 7EF?

The median sale price around PR9 7EF in Meols Cop is £197,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR9 7EF?

There are 8 schools close to PR9 7EF, including Norwood Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR9 7EF?

The closest station to PR9 7EF is Meols Cop, about 198 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR9 7EF?

PR9 7EF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,916 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR9 7EF (Meols Cop) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR9 7EF is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Neary (Labour 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.