Map of the PR8 Postcode District
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Where is the PR8 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to PR8
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Formby | 4.79 | SSW |
| Ormskirk | 6.29 | SE |
| Maghull | 7.71 | SSE |
| Lytham St Anne's | 9.17 | N |
| Crosby | 9.94 | S |
| Litherland | 10.31 | S |
| Kirkby | 10.72 | SSE |
| Skelmersdale | 10.90 | ESE |
| Freckleton | 11.08 | NNE |
| Bootle | 11.47 | S |
| Rainford | 12.52 | SE |
| Kirkham | 12.62 | NNE |
| Wallasey | 13.77 | S |
| Leyland | 13.84 | ENE |
| Blackpool | 13.99 | N |
| Standish | 14.47 | E |
| Liverpool | 14.63 | S |
| Billinge | 15.14 | SE |
| Birkenhead | 15.64 | S |
The post town for this district is SOUTHPORT.
Postcode Information for District PR8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1280)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHPORT | SOUTHPORT | PR8 3 | 251 |
| SOUTHPORT | SOUTHPORT | PR8 2 | 247 |
| SOUTHPORT | SOUTHPORT | PR8 6 | 229 |
| SOUTHPORT | SOUTHPORT | PR8 4 | 202 |
| SOUTHPORT | SOUTHPORT | PR8 1 | 155 |
| SOUTHPORT | SOUTHPORT | PR8 5 | 112 |
| Scarisbrick | SOUTHPORT | PR8 5 | 35 |
| Ainsdale | SOUTHPORT | PR8 3 | 25 |
| Ainsdale | SOUTHPORT | PR8 2 | 16 |
| Birkdale | SOUTHPORT | PR8 2 | 8 |
Retail and Shopping in PR8
The primary settlement in the PR8 postcode district is Southport, located in the county of Merseyside in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Ainsdale and Birkdale. The most significant post town is Southport.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Sefton District (B) (1201 postal codes), and finally, the West Lancashire District (B) area (57 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the PR8 postal code is SOUTHPORT followed by Scarisbrick, and Ainsdale.
The postcode area has a boundary with The Irish Sea.
The PR8 Postcode shares a border with L37 (Formby, LIVERPOOL), PR9 (SOUTHPORT, Banks), L39 (ORMSKIRK, Aughton, Halsall) and L40 (Burscough, Scarisbrick, Mawdesley).
Schools in the Sector
Greenbank High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Hastings Road , Southport
Postcode: PR8 2LT
Headteacher: Mrs Pat McQuade (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Greenbank High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Hastings Road , Southport
Postcode: PR8 2LT
Headteacher: Ms Davina Aspinall (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Shoreside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Westminster Drive , Ainsdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 2QZ
Headteacher: Mr David Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Merefield School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Westminster Drive , Southport
Postcode: PR8 2QZ
Headteacher: Joanne Sharpe (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Shoreside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Westminster Drive , Ainsdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 2QZ
Headteacher: Sarah Knipe ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Farnborough Road Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Farnborough Road , Birkdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 3DF
Headteacher: Mr Adrian Antell (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Farnborough Road Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Farnborough Road , Birkdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 3DF
Headteacher: Miss Jennifer Sephton (Previously Taylor) (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Birkdale High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 3DT
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Banks (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 3JE
Headteacher: Mrs Lorna O'Brien (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Phase: Primary
Address: Meadow Lane , Ainsdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 3RS
Headteacher: Mrs Sandie Lineton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Everton Road , Birkdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 4BT
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Mawdsley (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Birkdale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Matlock Road , Birkdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 4EL
Headteacher: Mr Nick Sheeran (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Phase: Secondary
Address: Stamford Road , Birkdale , Southport
Postcode: PR8 4EX
Headteacher: Mrs Erin Wheeler (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Grantham Road , Southport
Postcode: PR8 4LT
Headteacher: Mr Darren McCann (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Linaker Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Sefton Street , Southport
Postcode: PR8 5DB
Headteacher: Mrs Jan Holmes (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Meols Cop High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Meols Cop Road , Southport
Postcode: PR8 6JS
Headteacher: Mr Ian Parry (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Kew Woods Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Ovington Drive , Southport
Postcode: PR8 6JW
Headteacher: Ms Christina Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Kew Woods Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Ovington Drive , Southport
Postcode: PR8 6JW
Headteacher: Mrs Christina Greaves (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Hampton Road , Southport
Postcode: PR8 6SS
Headteacher: Mrs Sandie Edward (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Meols Cop
CRS Code: MEC
Operator: NT
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Southport
CRS Code: SOP
Operator: ME
Line: Northern Line|Manchester Southport Line
Company: Merseyrail
Birkdale
CRS Code: BDL
Operator: ME
Line: Northern Line
Company: Merseyrail
Hillside
CRS Code: HIL
Operator: ME
Line: Northern Line
Company: Merseyrail
Ainsdale
CRS Code: ANS
Operator: ME
Line: Northern Line
Company: Merseyrail
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M57 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.37
Average Driving Distance: 12.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 89
M58 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.25
Average Driving Distance: 12.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 22
M58 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.21
Average Driving Distance: 11.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1244
M57 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.39
Average Driving Distance: 12.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1244
M57 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.48
Average Driving Distance: 13.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 551
M58 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.95
Average Driving Distance: 12.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1244
M58 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.56
Average Driving Distance: 12.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1152
M55 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.24
Average Driving Distance: 27.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
M55 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.97
Average Driving Distance: 30.65
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 671
Weather Forecast for The Royal Birkdale Golf Club
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 42.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 42.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 79.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 48.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 37.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 47.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 21.00% | E 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 22.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 77.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 84.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 80.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 78.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 51.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 15.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 13 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| PR8 1 | Southport Delivery Office |
| PR8 2 | Southport Delivery Office |
| PR8 3 | Southport Delivery Office |
| PR8 4 | Southport Delivery Office |
| PR8 5 | Southport Delivery Office |
| PR8 6 | Southport Delivery Office |
| P | R | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| P | R | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions.
| Atkinson Art Galleries (first floor) |
|---|
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Atkinson Art Galleries (first floor) on Google Maps |
| Atkinson Museum (second floor) |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Atkinson Museum (second floor) on Google Maps |
Street List for the PR8 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £475 | £1,000 | £675 | |
| 1 | £550 | £950 | £757 |
| 2 | £650 | £1,395 | £852 |
| 3 | £895 | £1,695 | £1,227 |
| 4 | £1,150 | £1,950 | £1,594 |
| 6 | £3,650 | £4,250 | £3,950 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1 | £595,000 | £175,278 | |
| 1 | £42,500 | £245,000 | £117,029 |
| 2 | £45,000 | £595,000 | £176,750 |
| 3 | £90,000 | £795,000 | £270,330 |
| 4 | £117,600 | £2,750,000 | £447,004 |
| 5 | £215,000 | £1,300,000 | £614,641 |
| 6 | £170,000 | £995,000 | £548,667 |
| 7 | £750,000 | £1,999,999 | £1,159,000 |
| 8 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 9 | £875,000 | £875,000 | £875,000 |
| 10 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 11 | £599,995 | £599,995 | £599,995 |
| 13 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 16 | £900,000 | £900,000 | £900,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Southport | Flexi-Agent | 18 Coronation Walk Southport PR8 1RE | 01704 334598 |
 | Southport | Chris Tinsley Estate Agents | 12a Anchor Street, Southport, PR9 0UT | 01704 336365 |
 | Southport | Ball & Percival | 132, Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0AE | 01704 334088 |
 | Southport | Karen Potter | 5 Hill Street Southport PR9 0NW | 01704 500008 |
 | Ormskirk | Arnold & Phillips | 2 Church House, Park Road, Ormskirk, L39 3AJ | 01695 317369 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £338,418 | 224 | £338,576 | 243 | £305,466 | 301 | £289,065 | 260 |
| Semi-Detached | £179,305 | 483 | £176,687 | 496 | £164,268 | 496 | £161,570 | 447 |
| Terraced | £154,320 | 75 | £162,211 | 90 | £146,779 | 82 | £133,345 | 84 |
| Flats | £131,318 | 164 | £144,846 | 200 | £133,211 | 253 | £128,543 | 182 |