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PR9 7JX

Hesketh Drive

Cambridge

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Detailed insights for PR9 7JX

Overview

Postcode PR9 7JX is located in an urban city, within the Cambridge ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hesketh Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hesketh Park is £37,142 per year. The nearest station is Meols Cop, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hesketh Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hesketh Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hesketh Park is £37,142 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR9 7JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hesketh Park near PR9 7JX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR9 7JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Meols Cop

N/A

Walking directions to Meols Cop

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
2,552.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.12(-51%)
Public order
7.77(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.18(-71%)
Other theft
4.53(-31%)
Drugs
3.88(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
97.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.69%
Other White
2
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
39.53%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.93%
No qualifications
33
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
60%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.37%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.44%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Cambridge

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £266K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Cambridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cambridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£374,000£225
Semi-Detached44£247,500£250
Terraced9£200,000£215
Flats83£130,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cambridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cambridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£88,000£152,500£139,950
2017£282,000£101,500£167,850£161,750
2018£296,500£110,000£180,000£125,000
2019£335,000£123,000£172,000£117,750
2020£325,000£123,500£175,000£179,000
2021£363,750£120,000£195,000£167,000
2022£350,000£125,000£215,000£182,000
2023£350,000£120,000£194,500£175,000
2024£390,000£124,000£221,000£175,000
2025£378,000£135,000£238,000£176,250
2026£305,000£130,000£200,000£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cambridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cambridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£135£174£170
2017£188£135£173£168
2018£199£150£176£167
2019£199£155£186£164
2020£226£156£189£194
2021£218£153£203£193
2022£247£164£220£204
2023£261£169£222£172
2024£237£160£246£220
2025£231£175£233£207
2026£237£160£264£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cambridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 7JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202630, Rookery Road, Southport, PR9 7JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
19 Mar 2026Flat 8, Henley Court, Henley Drive, Southport, PR9 7JUFlatsLeasehold£115,000
21 Nov 20255, Henley Drive, Southport, PR9 7JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
28 Oct 2025119, Churchgate, Southport, PR9 7JEDetachedFreehold£510,000
07 Jul 2025123, Churchgate, Southport, PR9 7JEDetachedFreehold£482,500

Schools

In the PR9 7JX postcode area, located within Hesketh Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR9 7JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryNorwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR9 7JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR9 7JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMini Market - Deli - Wines34 Hesketh Drive, Southport, PR9 7JGWalking directions to Mini Market - Deli - Wines
0.4 miSparHigh Park Place, Sefton, PR9 7QPWalking 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 PR9 7JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Sammon

Cambridge - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Patrick Hurley

Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthportE14001504
WardCambridgeE05000935
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hesketh ParkE02001431
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 003DE01006951
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR9 7JX

Is PR9 7JX (Hesketh Park) safe?

The area around PR9 7JX records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 PR9 7JX?

The median sale price around PR9 7JX in Hesketh Park is £171,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR9 7JX?

There are 11 schools close to PR9 7JX, including Norwood Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR9 7JX?

The closest station to PR9 7JX is Meols Cop, about 1,030 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR9 7JX?

PR9 7JX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR9 7JX (Hesketh Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR9 7JX is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Sammon (Liberal Democrats).

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.