New homes in Southport

Live the life

Located to the north of Liverpool, Southport is a beach town with lots to see and do in the local area, from traditional seaside entertainment to historic sites, nature trails and high street shopping. If you’re looking for a vibrant place to live with a friendly local community and good transport links to nearby towns and cities, a new home in Southport could be the right choice for you.

Things to see and do

As a seaside town, there are lots of beach-related things to do in and around Southport, whether you’re taking the kids to Pleasureland, enjoying a walk along the promenade, or visiting the town’s own beach. Formby, Crosby and Ainsdale Beaches are also nearby.

If you enjoy a little retail therapy, there are lots of independent shops in Southport. Wesley Street has a quaint village feel, while the popular Lord Street, centred around the Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, is a great place to browse the town’s boutiques or enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants. If you want to buy local produce, Southport Indoor Market is well worth a visit.

For families, there are lots of great attractions in or near to Southport including Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve, Splash World indoor water park and Southport Model Railway Village. The town also hosts a number of kid-friendly events each year including the Southport Flower Show, Southport Air Show and Southport Food and Drink Festival.

Education

For families moving to Southport, there are a number of excellent schools to choose from in the local area. Farnborough Road Infant School, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Meols Cop High School and Formby High School are all rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, while independent schools include Scarisbrick Hall School and The St Anne’s College Grammar School.

If your children are older and thinking about getting a degree, the University of Liverpool, Liverpool Hope University and Liverpool John Moores University are all nearby.

Getting to Southport

If you’re commuting to work or travelling to visit friends and family, it’s good to know that Southport is well-connected by both road and rail. The route to Liverpool is popular, with the train and car ride taking around 40 minutes from Southport. The journey from Preston to Southport takes 35 minutes by car, while Wigan can be reached in 40 minutes by train or 45 minutes by car. Manchester is close enough for day trips, with a journey time of around one hour five minutes.

Travelling further afield, London can be reached in two hours 45 minutes by train from Southport, changing once in Wigan, while Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only 45 minutes away by car with flights to destinations across the world.