Postcode PR9 8DR 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year. The nearest station is Bescar Lane located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rufford & Banks has a high 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 41.2 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from PR9 8DR.
Rufford & Banks near PR9 8DR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescar Lane located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £244,995 in North Meols & Hesketh Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £610,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £342,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £171,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Meols & Hesketh Bank
In the PR9 8DR 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.
Elected local representatives for PR9 8DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Thomas Andrew De Freitas
North Meols & Hesketh Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrick Hurley
Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.