PR8 5AB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PR8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5AB) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PR which means Preston.
- Postal District. In our case PR8.
- Postal Sector. In our case PR8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AB.
The regional mail center for the post area PR is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PR8 5AB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR8 5AB postcode have the street address of Shakespeare Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR8 5AB postcode is home to a bustling 59 residents!
PR8 5AB is within the town of Southport.
The PR8 5AB postcode area is composed of 56% residential properties, 44% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR8 5AB are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in PR8 5AB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in PR8 5AB fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink, Offices and Industrial.
Shops include Eckersleys Blinds Ltd 60, 53-55, 21-23, Blockbuster Video Express 53-55, 66, 34, 64, Community Care Direct Ltd 33, Lennys Hairdressing 25-27, and The Shakespeare Centre 43-51, Shakespeare Street.
Food And Drink include The Golden Chef 36, Shakespeare Street.
Offices include Shakespeare House 37-39, Shakespeare Street.
Industrial include Blind Designs 25A, and 31A, Shakespeare Street.
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PR8 5AB: Points of Interest
Golden Dragon
Golden Dragon is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 36 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AB.
Shakespeare Cafe
Shakespeare Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 38 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AB.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 56% |
| Commercial | 44% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR8 5AB
The telephone area code for PR8 5AB is 01704 Southport.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.6401301916 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.00308483247 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Southport
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 73.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 327.850 |
PR8 5AB has an average download speed of 73.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
782 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
51% of postcodes (601,304) have slower broadband speeds.
49% of postcodes (582,555) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.920 |
PR8 5AB has an average upload speed of 15.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,629 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
73% of postcodes (859,277) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (314,735) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Meols Cop High School
Address: Meols Cop High School, Meols Cop Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JS
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01704565121
England Primary Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7DU
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01704213084
Norwood Primary School
Address: Norwood Primary School, Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7DU
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01704211960
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SS
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01704535737
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9AZ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Linaker Primary School
Address: Linaker Primary School, Sefton Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5DB
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01704532343
Birkdale Primary School
Address: Birkdale Primary School, Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01704567516
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Grantham Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4LT
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01704568375
St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School, Everton Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4BT
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Southport Education Group
Address: Southport Education Group, Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TT
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01704500606
Nearest Dentists
TEN DENTAL
Address: 10 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PY
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
THE HOGHTON STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 22 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0PA
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SOUTHPORT CLINIC, 44 - 46 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0PQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6LF
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8 ALBERT ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0LE
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
KEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 TOWN LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6RG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
CAREPLUS CHEMIST
Address: 34 SHAKESPEARE STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5AB
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 982626
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 35 UPPER AUGHTON ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 5NA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 568401
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 10 EASTBANK STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1DT
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 530994
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3, CENTRAL 12 RETAIL PARK, DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 536937
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 12 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TY
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 502250
BOOTS
Address: 31-39 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1AH
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 533907
Nearest Opticians
SPECSAVERS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 19 EASTBANK STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1DY
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
4585 SOUTHPORT
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRAL 12 RETAIL PARK, DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TY
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 68 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1BZ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 31-39 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1AH
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: HERITAGE HOUSE, 9B HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TE
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
DAVID H MYERS OPTICIANS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 19-21 LONDON STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0UF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
GRANGE SURGERY
Address: 41 YORK ROAD, BIRKDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 2AD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 560506
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 58 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 501500
ST MARKS MEDICAL CENTRE (TCG MEDICAL)
Address: 42 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TZ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 511700
TRINITY PRACTICE
Address: 42 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TZ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHPORT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 44-46 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0PQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
CHRISTIANA HARTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 CURZON ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PL
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 531114
Transport Links
Train Stations
Meols Cop
Address: Meols Cop station, Meols Cop Road, Meols Cop, Merseyside, PR8 6AY
Postcode: PR8 6AY
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.21 miles
Southport
Address: Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Postcode: PR8 1BE
Line: Northern Line|Manchester Southport Line
Company: Merseyrail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.44 miles
Birkdale
Address: Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Postcode: PR8 4AF
Line: Northern Line
Company: Merseyrail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.66 miles
Hillside
Address: Hillside station, Waterloo Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4QR
Postcode: PR8 4QR
Line: Northern Line
Company: Merseyrail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.53 miles
Bescar Lane
Address: Bescar Lane station, Bescar Lane, Scarsbrick, Lancashire, L40 9QP
Postcode: L40 9QP
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.80 miles
Ainsdale
Address: Ainsdale station, Station Road, Ainsdale, Merseyside, PR8 3HJ
Postcode: PR8 3HJ
Line: Northern Line
Company: Merseyrail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.10 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Southport |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Patrick Hurley |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Sefton council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 | 1 |
| 2017 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £1,200,000 | £84,000 | £478,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £201,000 | £300,000 | £208,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | £61,000 | £61,000 | £61,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Virginia Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 6RZ | 0.35 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, King Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1JZ | 0.73 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Derby Road, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TY | 0.76 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Morrisons, Kingsway, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1ND | 0.87 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Lord Street, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0AF | 1.01 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool, FY4 1EZ | 10.58 miles | Directions to Blackpool |
| Marton Mere Holiday Park, Blackpool, FY4 4XN | 11.29 miles | Directions to Marton Mere Holiday Park |
| Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP | 11.69 miles | Directions to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham |
| Food Court, Blackpool, FY1 4HU | 12.29 miles | Directions to Food Court |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 0.94 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA |
| McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW | 1.51 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW |
| McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL | 6.15 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL |
| McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE | 6.91 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Eastbank Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1DT | 0.41 miles | Directions to KFC Southport - Eastbank Street |
| KFC, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 0.94 miles | Directions to KFC Southport - Ocean Plaza |
| KFC, Cornelian Way, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4NZ | 11.17 miles | Directions to KFC Blackpool - Cherry Tree Road North |
| KFC, Lytham Road, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6EY | 11.17 miles | Directions to KFC Blackpool - Lytham Road |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 11.25 miles | Directions to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |