Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Talbot Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Street was 141.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.1% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Talbot Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale and the 149th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PR8 1HS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Talbot Street are based on 197 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sefton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR8 1HS

Average Price
£197,267

Semi-Detached
£304,162

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£429,611

Flats/Maisonettes
£94,644

Other
£9,005

Estimated Average Property Prices for Talbot Street

Average Price
£250,327

Semi-Detached
£341,071

Terraced
£240,560

Detached
£415,435

Flats/Maisonettes
£98,088

Other
£290,882

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Talbot Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-11-25	£413,051
Flat 4 26 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£86,000	2025-07-11	£85,663
52 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2025-03-30	£348,181
Flat 3 31 Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£72,000	2025-02-27	£71,368
37B Talbot Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-08-20	£310,735

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR8 1HS

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA	3out of 4	4,303 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB	- not rated	710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB	2out of 4	715 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS	3out of 4	1,104 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT	- not rated	1,129 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ	- not rated	1,179 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , Birkdale PR8 4EX	3out of 4	2,002 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS	- not rated	2,458 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS	3out of 4	2,458 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	- not rated	2,833 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	3out of 4	2,833 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT	- not rated	996 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King George V College Scarisbrick New Road , PR8 6LR	- not rated	2,211 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN	- not rated	690 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood School 26 Westcliffe Road , PR8 2BU	- not rated	980 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arden College 40 Derby Road , Southport PR9 0TZ	- not rated	1,003 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mellowfield School 27 Church Street , PR9 0QT	- not rated	1,116 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rnib Sunshine House School 2 Oxford Road , Birkdale PR8 2JT	- not rated	1,580 yd	Non-maintained special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	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

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

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

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of PR8 1HS