The PR9 8 Southport Postcode Sector
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The PR9 8 postcode sector stands on the Lancashire and Merseyside border.
According to the 2021 Census, the PR9 8 postcode sector is home to 10,618 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 236 already in use, that leaves 164 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the PR9 8 postal code are SOUTHPORT and Banks.
The PR9 8 Postcode shares a border with PR9 7 (SOUTHPORT, Churchtown), L40 1 (Rufford, Holmeswood), PR4 6 (Tarleton, Hesketh Bank, Mere Brow), PR8 5 (SOUTHPORT, Scarisbrick), PR9 9 (SOUTHPORT), L40 0 (Burscough) and L40 9 (Scarisbrick).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of SOUTHPORT.
- PR9 8 is in the PR9 district, within the PR Preston area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Southport Delivery Office.
- Area: 16.41 sq mi (42.51 km² / 10,505.59 acres).
- Waterways include Fine Jane's Brook, The Sluice.
Street list for PR9 8
CHESTNUT AVENUE
RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, Banks, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 43301256
HAWTHORNE DRIVE
RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, Banks, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 43301153
HONEYSUCKLE AVENUE
RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, Banks, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 43301152
RECREATION ROAD
RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, Banks, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 43301196
RIVERSIDE WALK
RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, Banks, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 43301252
SILVER BIRCH AVENUE
RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, Banks, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 43301197
THE BEECHES
RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, Tarleton, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 43389002
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MARSHSIDE ROAD | 98 |
| DREWITT CRESCENT | 53 |
| PRESTON NEW ROAD A565 | 46 |
| SKYLARK CLOSE | 32 |
| SLACKEYS LANE | 32 |
| RIBBLE AVENUE | 30 |
| THE MALLARDS | 30 |
| OLD SCHOOL CLOSE | 25 |
| BANKS ROAD | 23 |
| THE CRESCENT | 22 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 585 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 |
| Public order | 97 |
| Other theft | 58 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Drugs | 43 |
| Other crime | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Banks Methodist School
Voluntary controlled school
Chapel Lane, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8EY
Head: Mr Stephen Draper
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-07-14
Pupils: 83
Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Voluntary controlled school
Greaves Hall Avenue, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8BL
Head: Mr Gareth Allen
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-09-15
Pupils: 169
Crossens Nursery School
Local authority nursery school
Preston New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA
Head: Mrs Elizabeth (Beth) Brice
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2023-06-29
Pupils: 66
Larkfield Primary School
Community school
Preston New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA
Head: Mr J D Ward
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-06-15
Pupils: 280
Peterhouse School
Non-maintained special school
Preston New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA
Head: Mr Calvin Wallace
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2023-05-11
Pupils: 72
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Community special school
Preston New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA
Head: Mrs Lucy McLoughlin
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-09-27
Pupils: 123
St John's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Rufford Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8JH
Head: Mr Phil Thomson
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-05-12
Pupils: 182
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £324,199 | 50 | £316,288 | 81 | £323,304 | 62 | £329,010 | 73 |
| Semi-detached | £214,767 | 112 | £218,766 | 136 | £204,442 | 129 | £209,716 | 166 |
| Terraced | £177,493 | 14 | £167,137 | 29 | £159,969 | 17 | £173,124 | 16 |
| Flats | £108,306 | 8 | £125,635 | 11 | £128,505 | 11 | £124,563 | 16 |
Important postcodes and buildings
PR9 8BL is the postcode for Banks Leisure Centre, Greaves Hall Lane, St. Stephen C of E Primary School, Greaves Hall Lane, and Banks St Stephens C Of E Primary School, Greaves Hall Avenue
PR9 8ET is the postcode for NORTH MEOLS MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, BANKS
PR9 8EY is the postcode for Banks Methodist Primary School, Chapel Lane
PR9 8JH is the postcode for St. Johns C of E Primary School, Rufford Road
PR9 8PA is the postcode for Presfield High School, Preston New Road, Peterhouse School, Preston New Road, Larkfield Cp School, Preston New Road, and Crossens Nursery School, Preston New Road
Administrative coverage
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