What is Blowick like in Southport?

Blowick is a residential area on the eastern side of Southport. Predominantly terraced streets and semi-detached housing. It's affordable, well-connected by road, and home to Haig Avenue — Southport FC's ground.

Is Blowick a good area to live in?

It's a practical, affordable residential area. Not the most characterful part of Southport, but well-connected, with decent schools nearby and good access to the town centre. Good value for the money.

What are house prices like in Blowick?

Among the lower averages in the PR8 district. Three-bedroom semis are available significantly cheaper here than in Birkdale or Churchtown. That's the main draw — value and space.

How far is Blowick from Southport town centre?

About 2 miles by road. The A565 provides direct access and local bus routes serve the area well. It's not walking distance but it's an easy commute.

What schools are near PR8 6 Blowick?

Several primary schools serve the Blowick area. Meols Cop High School is the main secondary for this part of Southport. Full details and Ofsted ratings are in the schools section above.

What is Blowick like in Southport?

Blowick is a residential area on the eastern side of Southport. Predominantly terraced streets and semi-detached housing. It's affordable, well-connected by road, and home to Haig Avenue — Southport FC's ground.

Is Blowick a good area to live in?

It's a practical, affordable residential area. Not the most characterful part of Southport, but well-connected, with decent schools nearby and good access to the town centre. Good value for the money.

What are house prices like in Blowick?

Among the lower averages in the PR8 district. Three-bedroom semis are available significantly cheaper here than in Birkdale or Churchtown. That's the main draw — value and space.

How far is Blowick from Southport town centre?

About 2 miles by road. The A565 provides direct access and local bus routes serve the area well. It's not walking distance but it's an easy commute.

What schools are near PR8 6 Blowick?

Several primary schools serve the Blowick area. Meols Cop High School is the main secondary for this part of Southport. Full details and Ofsted ratings are in the schools section above.

Blowick · Southport

House Prices in PR8 6

3yr average

£220k

Median

£205k

Sales (3yr)

539

📍

Terry's view

Blowick sits on the eastern side of Southport — not the part visitors see, but the part where a lot of people actually live. It's honest about what it is: a working-class residential area with affordable housing, decent bus connections, and no particular pretensions. Haig Avenue stadium is here — home to Southport FC. The A565 cuts through the sector, giving solid road connections to the town centre. Housing is mainly terraced streets and semis, with some more recent estate development. Blowick gets overlooked by buyers who've fixated on Birkdale or Churchtown, until they work out they can get a three-bedroom semi here for significantly less money with similar access to the town centre and schools. Worth knowing about if budget matters — which it does for most people.

📈Price trend

🏠By property type

⚖️vs Southport average

Metric	This area	Southport avg
Average price	£220k	£264k
Sales (3yr)	539	—

🎓Nearby schools

Primary

Kew Woods Primary School
Academy converter
Not Ofsted rated730m
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Not Ofsted rated955m
Linaker Primary School
Academy sponsor led
Requires Improvement1.2km

Secondary

Meols Cop High School
Academy converter
Good815m
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Voluntary aided school
Good1.5km

Sixth Form / Post-16

Southport Education Group
Further education
Not Ofsted rated1.7km

Special / Other

Educ8 Southport
Other independent special school
Not Ofsted rated1.1km
Arden College
Special post 16 institution
Not Ofsted rated1.6km

🔐Crime — last 12 months

Total (12 months)

2,465

63% above Southport averageSouthport sector average: 1,509 crimes/yr

Violent & sexual offences
1013avg 632
Public order
309avg 183
Shoplifting
275avg 141
Criminal damage & arson
180avg 104
Anti-social behaviour
171avg 117
Drugs
151avg 108
Other theft
126avg 77
Other crime
58avg 32
Burglary
56avg 34
Vehicle crime
54avg 34

Below average Average Above average

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❓Frequently asked

Flood risk (sector)

Zone 1 — Low risk

Low probability of flooding from rivers or the sea.

Based on predominant risk across postcodes in this sector. Individual postcode risk may vary — check each unit page.

🚂 Merseyrail

Meols Cop station

12 min walk

Timetables →

to Southport

47m

to Liverpool Central

Approximate. Merseyrail Northern Line.

Calculators

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First-time buyer

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England & N. Ireland rates from April 2025.

Mortgage estimate

Price

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LTV

Rate

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~£0/month

Deposit: £55,000 · Loan: £165,000

Estimate only. Speak to a mortgage broker.

Postcodes in PR8 6

Price data (Land Registry): March 2026