Area guide · Merseyside

Living in Southport

A snapshot of life in Southport, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Southport is a town in Merseyside, North West with a population of 94,438. The average house price is £252,668 and the overall crime rate is 75.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Southport ranks

Population

94,438

Avg House Price

£252,668

Crime Rate

75.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

95.2%

Avg Download Speed

203 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,254

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Southport's detached homes (£402,712) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£149,944).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Southport prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£204,555 → £252,668).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£402,712	£359,998	300
Semi-Detached	£226,136	£210,000	742
Terraced	£189,783	£178,000	133
Flat	£149,944	£130,000	317

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Southport is 75.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Southport: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

95.2% of 24 schools (19 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	24
Primary	19
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	95.2%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Birkdale High School	Secondary	Good
Birkdale Primary School	Primary	Good
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre	Secondary	Good
Churchtown Primary School	Primary	Good
Farnborough Road Infant School	Primary	Good
Farnborough Road Junior School	Primary	Good
Greenbank High School	Secondary	Good
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport	Primary	Good
Kew Woods Primary School	Primary	Good
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre	Primary	Good
Larkfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Linaker Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Marshside Primary School	Primary	Good
Meols Cop High School	Secondary	Good
Norwood Primary School	Primary	Good
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Shoreside Primary School	Primary	Good
St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Philip's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Stanley High School	Secondary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Southport averages 203 Mbps — 102% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Southport homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,204

Demographics & Economy

Population	94,438
Median Age	46
Median Household Income	£29,254
Employment Rate	54%
Owner Occupied	68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Southport?

The average house price in Southport is £252,668 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Southport?

The most affordable entry point in Southport is a flat, with an average price of £149,944.

Is Southport a safe place to live?

Southport has a recorded crime rate of 75.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Southport?

Southport has 24 schools in total, with 95.2% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Southport?

Average broadband download speeds in Southport are around 203 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.9% of premises.

How big is Southport?

Southport is a settlement in Merseyside with a population of approximately 94,438.

Most compared with

How does Southport stack up against its neighbours?

Aintree

Southport

House price: £217,565 · £252,668
Crime rate: 76.1 · 75.9
Distance: 11.0 mi

Appley Bridge

Southport

House price: £265,435 · £252,668
Crime rate: 92.4 · 75.9
Distance: 12.1 mi

Bamber Bridge

Southport

House price: £240,197 · £252,668
Crime rate: 55.7 · 75.9
Distance: 14.9 mi

Banks

Southport

House price: £272,518 · £252,668
Crime rate: 48 · 75.9
Distance: 4.1 mi

Blackpool

Southport

House price: £151,166 · £252,668
Crime rate: 148.7 · 75.9
Distance: 12.7 mi

Bootle (Sefton)

Southport

House price: £139,379 · £252,668
Crime rate: 75.9 · 75.9
Distance: 12.1 mi

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