Postcode PR9 8DL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.1 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 3.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rufford & Banks has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,575 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Rufford & Banks has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from PR9 8DL.
Rufford & Banks near PR9 8DL 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 3.4 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 8DL postcode area, located within Rufford & Banks, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary 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.