Postcode PR9 8BE is located in a rural town, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rufford & Banks is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Meols Cop located about 3.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rufford & Banks has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Rufford & Banks has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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 of residents in Rufford & Banks is £41,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR9 8BE.
Rufford & Banks near PR9 8BE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meols Cop located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in North Meols & Hesketh Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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 | 46 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £124,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Meols & Hesketh Bank
In the PR9 8BE postcode area, located within Rufford & Banks, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR9 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Hoole Lane, Southport, PR9 8BD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.