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PR9 9NJ

Allerton Road

Cambridge

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Detailed insights for PR9 9NJ

Overview

Postcode PR9 9NJ 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 very low crime levels, with around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Hesketh Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hesketh Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from PR9 9NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hesketh Park near PR9 9NJ 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 9NJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Meols Cop

N/A

Walking directions to Meols Cop

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
3,714 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8(-79%)
Public order
4(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.33(-81%)
Vehicle crime
2.67(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
2(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
95.02%
Other White
11
3.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.62%
African
1
0.31%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
33.11%
No qualifications
52
17.75%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
49.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
25.93%
Owns with a mortgage
29
15.34%
Other social rented
14
7.41%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.59%
Total households: 189

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20255, Allerton Road, Southport, PR9 9NJDetachedFreehold£665,000
26 Jun 2025Flat 2, Berkley Court, 2, Park Avenue, Southport, PR9 9LSFlatsLeasehold£180,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 8, Darwin Court, Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 9XRFlatsLeasehold£187,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 1, 14, Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 9NGFlatsLeasehold£160,000
14 Oct 202528, Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 9NGDetachedFreehold£725,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR9 9NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMini Market - Deli - Wines34 Hesketh Drive, Southport, PR9 7JGWalking directions to Mini Market - Deli - Wines
0.4 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 9NJ, 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 003CE01006949
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR9 9NJ

Is PR9 9NJ (Hesketh Park) safe?

The area around PR9 9NJ records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 9NJ?

The median sale price around PR9 9NJ 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 9NJ?

There are 9 schools close to PR9 9NJ, including Norwood Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR9 9NJ?

The closest station to PR9 9NJ is Meols Cop, about 1,189 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR9 9NJ?

PR9 9NJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR9 9NJ 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.