Hi i would say get a short term rental for a few weeks & have a look around the gated places are great , normally an estate with security some have swiming pools ect, as i like
my own space they are not for me.Southport has a wide range of houses the only thing alot of them are on main rds its a bissy place hope this helps if you need more info just pm me i work in southport a few days a week ...