Living in PR8, Sefton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PR8 in Sefton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sefton: £225,433, up 5.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around PR8
161 recorded home sales on the streets around central PR8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £227,500 and a range from £57,500 to £775,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 KEW ROAD, PR8 4HN | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 7 CLIVE ROAD, PR8 4RZ | semi-detached | £323,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 106 KEW ROAD, PR8 4HW | semi-detached | £203,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 42 SHAWS AVENUE, PR8 4LB | semi-detached | £270,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 4 RIVINGTON CLOSE, PR8 4DP | flat-maisonette | £100,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 133 KEW ROAD, PR8 4HN | semi-detached | £157,000 | 2026-04-16 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
20 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Greenbank High School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Meols Cop High School | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Shoreside Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
13 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.2% |
| Skilled trades | 15.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
88 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PR8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Sefton's figures.
Common questions about PR8
What is the average house price in PR8?
The average sold price in Sefton is £225,433 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PR8?
Prices in Sefton are up 5.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PR8?
The median of 161 recorded sales around central PR8 in the last 2 years is £227,500, ranging from £57,500 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PR8?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central PR8, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PR8?
88 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PR8 at risk of flooding?
Central PR8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PR8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £227,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 88 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PR8 safe?
88 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PR8 or PR9, PR8 or L37, PR8 or L39.
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