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PR9 8JP

Skipton Avenue

Meols

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Detailed insights for PR9 8JP

Overview

Postcode PR9 8JP is located in an urban city, within the Meols ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Crossens area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crossens is £41,819 per year. The nearest station is Meols Cop, about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Crossens has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Crossens has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Crossens is £41,819 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR9 8JP.

Flood risk

Very low

Crossens near PR9 8JP has very low 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
3,429.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.36(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-53%)
Burglary
3.54(-36%)
Drugs
3.54(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.83(-84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
95.78%
Other White
10
3.25%
Indian
1
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
30.36%
Level 3 (A level)
58
20.71%
No qualifications
41
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
56.1%
Owns with a mortgage
46
37.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.88%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Meols

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £291K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Meols area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £587,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meols over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£300,000£275
Semi-Detached107£234,500£245
Terraced8£192,375£237
Flats12£93,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meols

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meols.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£75,750£169,000£138,725
2017£244,250£89,995£169,000£125,000
2018£215,000£98,500£177,500£123,500
2019£240,000£107,500£173,725£137,500
2020£251,000£88,000£195,000£137,500
2021£292,498£98,000£199,950£147,000
2022£324,995£118,000£226,250£179,000
2023£287,000£115,000£224,995£194,995
2024£313,750£122,500£230,000£193,748
2025£314,998£86,000£229,000£191,000
2026£261,000£140,000£261,000£197,375
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meols.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meols.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£149£173£178
2017£201£149£177£169
2018£212£157£185£169
2019£205£168£183£171
2020£211£143£191£194
2021£250£160£205£189
2022£263£166£236£196
2023£275£164£232£240
2024£274£171£228£220
2025£279£169£235£229
2026£267£171£254£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meols.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 8JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 8JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202531, Skipton Avenue, Southport, PR9 8JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£77,000
08 Aug 202541, Skipton Avenue, Southport, PR9 8JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
08 Dec 202544, Harrogate Way, Southport, PR9 8JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
14 Aug 202532, Harrogate Way, Southport, PR9 8JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£213,000
23 Feb 202655, Harrogate Way, Southport, PR9 8JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the PR9 8JP postcode area, located within Crossens, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR9 8JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryMarshside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR9 8JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR9 8JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miFreshway162 Rufford Road, Southport, PR9 8HUWalking directions to Freshway

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 8JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Dodd

Meols - 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
WardMeolsE05000945
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CrossensE02001429
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 001BE01007028
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR9 8JP

Is PR9 8JP (Crossens) safe?

The area around PR9 8JP records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near PR9 8JP?

The median sale price around PR9 8JP in Crossens is £245,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR9 8JP?

There are 2 schools close to PR9 8JP, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Marshside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR9 8JP?

PR9 8JP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,151 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR9 8JP (Crossens) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR9 8JP is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Dodd (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.