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PR9 9LS

Park Avenue

Cambridge

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Detailed insights for PR9 9LS

Overview

Postcode PR9 9LS is located in an urban city, within the Cambridge ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hesketh Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hesketh Park is £37,142 per year. The nearest station is Meols Cop, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hesketh Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Hesketh Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hesketh Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hesketh Park is £37,142 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from PR9 9LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hesketh Park near PR9 9LS has no 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR9 9LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Meols Cop

N/A

Walking directions to Meols Cop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR9 9LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHesketh ParkLargeWalking directions to Hesketh Park
0.3 miRose GardenSmallWalking directions to Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
3,850.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.12(-51%)
Public order
7.77(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.18(-71%)
Other theft
4.53(-31%)
Drugs
3.88(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
87.41%
Other White
15
5.4%
Other Asian
3
1.08%
Irish
3
1.08%
Roma
3
1.08%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
39.31%
No qualifications
53
20.23%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
45%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
24.29%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.29%
Other social rented
17
12.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Cambridge

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £266K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Cambridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cambridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£374,000£225
Semi-Detached44£247,500£250
Terraced9£200,000£215
Flats83£130,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cambridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cambridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£88,000£152,500£139,950
2017£282,000£101,500£167,850£161,750
2018£296,500£110,000£180,000£125,000
2019£335,000£123,000£172,000£117,750
2020£325,000£123,500£175,000£179,000
2021£363,750£120,000£195,000£167,000
2022£350,000£125,000£215,000£182,000
2023£350,000£120,000£194,500£175,000
2024£390,000£124,000£221,000£175,000
2025£378,000£135,000£238,000£176,250
2026£305,000£130,000£200,000£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cambridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cambridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£135£174£170
2017£188£135£173£168
2018£199£150£176£167
2019£199£155£186£164
2020£226£156£189£194
2021£218£153£203£193
2022£247£164£220£204
2023£261£169£222£172
2024£237£160£246£220
2025£231£175£233£207
2026£237£160£264£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cambridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2025Flat 2, Berkley Court, 2, Park Avenue, Southport, PR9 9LSFlatsLeasehold£180,000
21 Mar 20255, Allerton Road, Southport, PR9 9NJDetachedFreehold£665,000
14 Mar 20256, Croxton Court, Park Crescent, Southport, PR9 9NDFlatsLeasehold£155,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 8, Darwin Court, Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 9XRFlatsLeasehold£187,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 3, 7, Rawlinson Road, Southport, PR9 9LUFlatsLeasehold£131,500

Schools

In the PR9 9LS postcode area, located within Hesketh Park, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR9 9LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryNorwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary School, SouthportAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR9 9LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR9 9LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMini Market - Deli - Wines34 Hesketh Drive, Southport, PR9 7JGWalking directions to Mini Market - Deli - Wines
0.3 miMorrisons Daily83-89 Queen's Road, Southport, PR9 9JFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Sammon

Cambridge - 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
WardCambridgeE05000935
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hesketh ParkE02001431
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 003DE01006951
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR9 9LS

Is PR9 9LS (Hesketh Park) safe?

The area around PR9 9LS records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR9 9LS?

The median sale price around PR9 9LS in Hesketh Park is £171,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR9 9LS?

There are 9 schools close to PR9 9LS, including Norwood Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR9 9LS?

The closest station to PR9 9LS is Meols Cop, about 1,183 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR9 9LS?

PR9 9LS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR9 9LS (Hesketh Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR9 9LS is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Sammon (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.