Postcode PR9 8AQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the North Meols & Hesketh Bank ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Rufford & Banks area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year. The nearest station is Meols Cop located about 2.0 miles away.
Rufford & Banks has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Rufford & Banks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR9 8AQ.
Rufford & Banks near PR9 8AQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meols Cop located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £242,498 in North Meols & Hesketh Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £199,998 |
| Terraced | 11 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Meols & Hesketh Bank
In the PR9 8AQ postcode area, located within Rufford & Banks, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire 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: 01/01/2026.