What is Churchtown in Southport?

Churchtown is the historic village at the northern end of Southport, predating the Victorian seaside resort. It's centred on St Cuthbert's Church, the Botanic Gardens, and a cluster of independent pubs and shops. It's where Southport began.

Is Churchtown a good place to live in Southport?

Consistently popular — and the prices reflect it. The village character, green spaces, and sense of community make it one of the most sought-after residential areas in the town. It attracts families and downsizers in roughly equal measure.

What is Marshside like in Southport?

Marshside is the area north of Churchtown along Marshside Road. Quieter, more spread out, with bungalows and houses on larger plots. The RSPB Marshside Reserve is effectively on the doorstep — one of the better wildlife spots in the North West.

What schools are in Churchtown Southport?

Churchtown Primary School has a strong local reputation. Several other primary schools serve the wider PR9 9 area. Meols Cop High School is the main secondary, accessible from the southern part of the sector.

Is there a train station near Churchtown?

Meols Cop station is the nearest, accessible from the southern part of PR9 9. From there it's around 5 minutes to Southport and 45 minutes to Liverpool Central on Merseyrail.

What is the RSPB Marshside Reserve?

Marshside Reserve is an RSPB-managed wetland at the northern end of Southport, accessed from Marshside Road. One of the better winter birding sites in the North West — pink-footed geese, teal, and wading birds are regulars.

How does Churchtown compare to Birkdale for house prices?

Both are among Southport's most expensive postcodes. Churchtown tends to attract buyers who want village character and community; Birkdale attracts those who want the village high street and proximity to the golf club. Prices are broadly comparable at the top end.

What is Churchtown in Southport?

Churchtown is the historic village at the northern end of Southport, predating the Victorian seaside resort. It's centred on St Cuthbert's Church, the Botanic Gardens, and a cluster of independent pubs and shops. It's where Southport began.

Is Churchtown a good place to live in Southport?

Consistently popular — and the prices reflect it. The village character, green spaces, and sense of community make it one of the most sought-after residential areas in the town. It attracts families and downsizers in roughly equal measure.

What is Marshside like in Southport?

Marshside is the area north of Churchtown along Marshside Road. Quieter, more spread out, with bungalows and houses on larger plots. The RSPB Marshside Reserve is effectively on the doorstep — one of the better wildlife spots in the North West.

What schools are in Churchtown Southport?

Churchtown Primary School has a strong local reputation. Several other primary schools serve the wider PR9 9 area. Meols Cop High School is the main secondary, accessible from the southern part of the sector.

Is there a train station near Churchtown?

Meols Cop station is the nearest, accessible from the southern part of PR9 9. From there it's around 5 minutes to Southport and 45 minutes to Liverpool Central on Merseyrail.

What is the RSPB Marshside Reserve?

Marshside Reserve is an RSPB-managed wetland at the northern end of Southport, accessed from Marshside Road. One of the better winter birding sites in the North West — pink-footed geese, teal, and wading birds are regulars.

How does Churchtown compare to Birkdale for house prices?

Both are among Southport's most expensive postcodes. Churchtown tends to attract buyers who want village character and community; Birkdale attracts those who want the village high street and proximity to the golf club. Prices are broadly comparable at the top end.

Churchtown & Marshside · Southport

House Prices in PR9 9

3yr average

£272k

Median

£197k

Sales (3yr)

741

📍

Terry's view

PR9 9 is the historic core of old Southport. Churchtown predates the Victorian resort entirely — St Cuthbert's Church dates to medieval times, the Botanic Gardens run along the southern edge of the sector, and the local pubs, particularly The Hesketh Arms, are genuine community institutions. Marshside Road heads north toward the RSPB reserve, where pink-footed geese winter and wading birds are around most of the year. The housing is a real mix: Victorian terraces in the village core, large detached houses on the better roads, bungalows toward Marshside. It's consistently popular with families who want character and a real community rather than just a postcode. Churchtown Primary has a strong local reputation. Meols Cop station is accessible from the southern end of the sector.

📈Price trend

🏠By property type

⚖️vs Southport average

Metric	This area	Southport avg
Average price	£272k	£264k
Sales (3yr)	741	—

🎓Nearby schools

Primary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Good749m
Churchtown Primary School
Academy converter
Good977m
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Good1.1km

Secondary

Stanley High School
Academy sponsor led
Not Ofsted rated1.3km

Sixth Form / Post-16

Southport Education Group
Further education
Not Ofsted rated1.8km

Special / Other

Presfield High School and Specialist College
Community special school
Not Ofsted rated1.3km
Peterhouse School
Non-maintained special school
Requires Improvement1.3km

Nursery

Crossens Nursery School
Local authority nursery school
Good1.2km

🔐Crime — last 12 months

Total (12 months)

820

46% below Southport averageSouthport sector average: 1,509 crimes/yr

Violent & sexual offences
368avg 632
Public order
98avg 183
Drugs
66avg 108
Criminal damage & arson
65avg 104
Anti-social behaviour
63avg 117
Other theft
45avg 77
Shoplifting
33avg 141
Other crime
24avg 32
Vehicle crime
24avg 34
Burglary
15avg 34

Below average Average Above average

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❓Frequently asked

Flood risk (sector)

Zone 2 — Medium risk

Medium probability. Check the Environment Agency flood map for details.

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

Northern streets closer to Marshside are further from the station

Approximate. Merseyrail Northern Line.

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Deposit: £68,000 · Loan: £204,000

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Postcodes in PR9 9

Price data (Land Registry): March 2026