Overview for Truro Avenue, SOUTHPORT, PR9 9RT

Introduction

Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 94,421, making it the eleventh most populous settlement in North West England.

Southport lies on the Irish Sea coast and is fringed to the north by the Ribble estuary. The town is 17 miles (27 km) north of Liverpool and 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Preston.

Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, the town was founded in 1792 when William Sutton, an innkeeper from Churchtown, built a bathing house at what is now the south end of Lord Street. At that time, the area, known as South Hawes, was sparsely populated and dominated by sand dunes. At the turn of the 19th century, the area became popular with tourists due to the easy access from the nearby Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The rapid growth of Southport largely coincided with the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era. Town attractions include Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles, and Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined shopping street.

Extensive sand dunes stretch for several miles from Woodvale to Birkdale, the south of the town. The Ainsdale sand dunes have been designated as a national nature reserve and a Ramsar site. Local fauna include the natterjack toad and the sand lizard. The town contains examples of Victorian architecture and town planning, on Lord Street and elsewhere. A particular feature of the town is the extensive tree planting. This was one of the conditions required by the Hesketh family when they made land available for development in the 19th century. Hesketh Park at the northern end of the town is named after them, having been built on land donated by Rev. Charles Hesketh.

Southport today is still one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK. It hosts various events, including an annual air show on and over the beach, the largest independent flower show in the UK (in Victoria Park) and the British Musical Fireworks Championship. The town is at the centre of England's Golf Coast and has hosted the Open Championship at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

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Summary for Truro Avenue, SOUTHPORT, PR9 9RT

North West
This postcode is in the
Meols
within
Sefton
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near PR9 9RT

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
6
In Progress
18
Completed
16
Cancelled
4

Road Safety near PR9 9RT

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Truro Avenue, PR9 9RT that have been reported to Merseyside Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near PR9 9RT

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Police

This area is policed by Merseyside Police.

Merseyside Police split their policing area into 139 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Meols neighbourhood.

Merseyside Police

Meols Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
19
Dec 2023
26
Public Order
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
3
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
4
Dec 2023
1

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Southport parliamentary constituency.

Southport is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Damien Moore (Conservative) since June 2017.

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Most Recent House Sales for Truro Avenue, PR9 9RT

2B TRURO AVENUE, PR9 9RT
25 Aug 2023
£163,000
7 TRURO AVENUE, PR9 9RT
14 Sep 2022
£230,000
8 TRURO AVENUE, PR9 9RT
27 Sep 2021
£200,000
7 TRURO AVENUE, PR9 9RT
26 Apr 2019
£180,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for PR9 9RT

Latitude
53.677026
Longitude
-2.960604

Residents at PR9 9RT

Households
25
Male
24
Female
25
People per Household
1.96

Sunrise and Sunset at PR9 9RT

Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:42

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

PR9 9RT is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear18.45%
Cloudy58.35%
Rain7.29%
Windy15.82%
Other0.09%

Population

Sefton
278,000

Deprivation Index

65.6 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at PR9 9RT

Active
1
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for PR9 9RT

Introduced
1 Jan 1983

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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