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PR9 9FB

Merepark Drive

Meols

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Detailed insights for PR9 9FB

Overview

Postcode PR9 9FB 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Crossens has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Crossens has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from PR9 9FB.

Flood risk

Very low

Crossens near PR9 9FB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
5,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.73(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.43(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-62%)
Other crime
2.58(+4%)
Other theft
2.58(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
98.61%
Other Black
1
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
24.6%
No qualifications
50
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
69.12%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.15%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202510, Merepark Drive, Southport, PR9 9FBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£238,000
17 Mar 202512, Merepark Drive, Southport, PR9 9FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
13 Feb 20266, Glenpark Drive, Southport, PR9 9FASemi-DetachedFreehold£222,000
30 Oct 202547, Glenpark Drive, Southport, PR9 9FASemi-DetachedFreehold£241,500
28 Oct 202531, Glenpark Drive, Southport, PR9 9FASemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000

Schools

In the PR9 9FB postcode area, located within Crossens, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR9 9FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLarkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurseryCrossens Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR9 9FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR9 9FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodFylde Road, Sefton, PR9 9DJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miFreshway162 Rufford Road, Southport, PR9 8HUWalking directions to Freshway
0.4 miOne StopRufford Road, Sefton, PR9 8LPWalking directions to One Stop

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 9FB, 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 001EE01007036
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR9 9FB

Is PR9 9FB (Crossens) safe?

The area around PR9 9FB records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 9FB?

The median sale price around PR9 9FB 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 9FB?

There are 9 schools close to PR9 9FB, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Larkfield Primary School (Good) and Crossens Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR9 9FB?

PR9 9FB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,546 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR9 9FB (Crossens) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR9 9FB is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Dodd (Liberal Democrats).

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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.