Market Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 1HJ is located in the Duke's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Southport, PR8 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 1EH, PR8 1EZ, PR8 1EQ, PR8 1DT, PR8 1LB, PR8 1DS, PR8 1EG, PR8 1JX, PR8 1JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR8 1HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR8 1HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 58.5% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 20.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 20% | 13.5% | -6.5% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 41% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 31.9% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 17.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 22.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 7.2% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 27% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4.1% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.6% | 87.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 67.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 67.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 23.5% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 67.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 12.4% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.4% | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 702.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 850.8% higher than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 8th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 348.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 15 The Glass House, 38 Market Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2023-05-26 | £72,829 |
| 16 Market Street, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-09 | £197,358 |
| 25 Market Street, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2021-05-27 | £72,158 |
| Apartment 16 38 Market Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2020-08-28 | £87,910 |
| Apartment 11 The Glass House, 38 Market Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2020-08-07 | £85,999 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 859 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presfield High School and Specialist College Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennys | Unit 10, Southport Market, King Street | 57 yd | |
| 600 Degrees | Unit 2, Market Hall, King Street | 57 yd | |
| Twelve | 12 Princes Street | 58 yd | |
| Turkish Grill House | 24 Eastbank Street | 83 yd | |
| Season Coffee Bar & Kitchen | 14-16 King Street | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Rain Lounge | Forge Brasserie, Queen Anne Street | 34 yd | |
| Mikhail Hotels Ltd | Market Hall, King Street | 57 yd | |
| Wellington Hotel | 22 Eastbank Street | 64 yd | |
| Les Dodd Snooker Centre | 9-11 Princes Street | 80 yd | |
| The Sporting Jester | 57-59 Eastbank Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizen Sushi and Eatery | Unit 9, Market Hall, King Street | 57 yd | |
| KFC | 12 Eastbank Street | 84 yd | |
| Pitamu | Unit 4, Market Hall, King Street | 110 yd | |
| Landos BBQ | 31 Eastbank Street | 116 yd | |
| Xanders Fish Bar | 29 Eastbank Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 5-9 King Street | 99 yd | |
| Tesco | 42-46 Eastbank Street | 161 yd | |
| B&M Express | 29-31 Tulketh Street | 200 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 34-38 Chapel Street | 262 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 50-52 Chapel Street | 313 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vincent Hotel LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Southport) 34-36 34-36 TULKETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Southport) LORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Royal Clifton Health Club 1-9 1-9 PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southport) GARRICK PARADE GARRICK PARADE LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Victoria Leisure PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Southport College Sports Centre MORNINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Dunes Splash World ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Ymca (Southport) (Closed) Hoghton Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 893 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 319.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 319.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.