Where is PR8?
PR8 spans the counties of Merseyside and Lancashire. It contains the town of Southport, as well as Birkdale, Ainsdale, Woodvale, Snape Green, and Hillside. PR8 is 24km north of the city of Liverpool. PR8 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
PR8 on a map
The below map shows where PR8 is, and the boundary of the PR8 postcode district:
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What county is PR8 in?
PR8 lies within the counties of Merseyside and Lancashire. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 70% |
| Lancashire | 30% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in PR8?
| Southport | Town |
| Birkdale | Suburb |
| Ainsdale | Suburb |
| Woodvale | Suburb |
| Snape Green | Hamlet |
| Hillside | Suburb |
| Carr Cross | Village |
| Pool Hey | Suburb |
| Brown Edge | Suburb |
What are the nearest towns to PR8?
Position of PR8 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of PR8 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to PR8?
Position of PR8 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of PR8 to the centre of the city.
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