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PR9 9QB

Links Avenue

Cambridge

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Detailed insights for PR9 9QB

Overview

Postcode PR9 9QB 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

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

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR9 9QB.

Flood risk

Very low

Hesketh Park near PR9 9QB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
3,059 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
182
92.39%
Irish
5
2.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.02%
Other White
2
1.02%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
27.43%
No qualifications
38
21.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
12.57%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
74.77%
Owns with a mortgage
13
12.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.48%
Other social rented
4
3.74%
Social rents from council
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR9 9QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 202515, Bellis Avenue, Southport, PR9 9PZTerracedFreehold£169,000
31 Mar 202518, Eden Avenue, Southport, PR9 9QHTerracedFreehold£168,000
06 May 2025119, Links Avenue, Southport, PR9 9QDTerracedFreehold£130,000
27 Jan 2026114, Churchill Avenue, Southport, PR9 9PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
13 Feb 202631, Threlfalls Lane, Southport, PR9 9PTTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR9 9QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryStanley High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryChurchtown Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR9 9QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miV.K.Saba WinesChurchill Avenue, Sefton, PR9 9PXWalking directions to V.K.Saba Wines
0.5 miMorrisons Daily115 Marshside Road, Southport, PR9 9TAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miSparMarshside Road, Sefton, PR9 9TLWalking directions to Spar

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 9QB, 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 9QB

Is PR9 9QB (Hesketh Park) safe?

The area around PR9 9QB 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 9QB?

The median sale price around PR9 9QB 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 9QB?

There are 10 schools close to PR9 9QB, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Stanley High School (Good) and Churchtown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR9 9QB?

PR9 9QB 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 9QB (Hesketh Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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