Talbot Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 1HS 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 Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 1HT, PR8 1HA, PR8 1AU, PR8 1HY, PR8 1HB, PR8 1HU, PR8 1LR, PR8 1LW, PR8 1JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 1HS is primarily male, with 65.6% of the population 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 | 52.9% | 34.4% | -18.5% | 51.0% | -16.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 65.6% | 18.5% | 49.0% | 16.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.2% | 36.3% | -13.9% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 8.4% | -19.6% | 44.2% | -35.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 50.7% | 38.4% | 9.1% | 41.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 48.8% | 47.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 26.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 18.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17.7% | 20.9% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 15.4% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 23% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 15.2% | 1.8% | -13.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 89.8% | 90.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 87.1% | 13.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 10.6% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 87.3% | 14.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 17.1% | 6.0% | 11.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Street was 141.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 228.9% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 152nd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37B Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-20 | £302,142 |
| 41 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,300 | 2024-06-28 | £64,507 |
| Flat 1 51 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-24 | £84,270 |
| 34 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2024-04-30 | £173,274 |
| 30 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-21 | £218,367 |
PR8 1HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 225 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Other | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,396 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 | 2,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 1,053 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 | 1,072 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 | 4,435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Hall Spa | 17A Portland Street | 192 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Southport Masonic Hall, Duke Street | 299 yd | |
| The Learning Rooms Southport | Portland Chambers, 55 Portland Street | 326 yd | |
| Gusto Trattoria | 58-62 Lord Street | 347 yd | |
| Lings on Kings | 52 King Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheshire Lines | 81 King Street | 222 yd | |
| Les Dodd Snooker Centre | 9-11 Princes Street | 354 yd | |
| Purple Rain Lounge | Forge Brasserie, Queen Anne Street | 372 yd | |
| Wellington Hotel | 22 Eastbank Street | 408 yd | |
| Mikhail Hotels Ltd | Market Hall, King Street | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Burritos | 52 Eastbank Street | 358 yd | |
| Urban Flavours | 52 Eastbank Street | 358 yd | |
| Samsara Jack | 83 Eastbank Street | 390 yd | |
| Hey Burger | 71 Eastbank Street | 396 yd | |
| Sun Tin | 131A Eastbank Street | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42-46 Eastbank Street | 357 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 5-9 King Street | 434 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Lord Street | 457 yd | |
| Mr Super Store | 1-3 Coronation Walk | 469 yd | |
| B&M Express | 29-31 Tulketh Street | 494 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Southport) GARRICK PARADE GARRICK PARADE LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| The Vincent Hotel LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Southport) 34-36 34-36 TULKETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Royal Clifton Health Club 1-9 1-9 PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Southport) LORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Dunes Splash World ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Victoria Park Rotten Row | tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Southport College Sports Centre MORNINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Victoria Leisure PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 975 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.3% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.