Lord Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 1QD 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 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 1QJ, PR8 1PW, PR8 1QE, PR8 1QF, PR8 1QB, PR8 1LG, PR8 1RN, PR8 1LQ, PR8 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 1QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% | 50.9% | -13.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 35.3% | 49.1% | 13.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 38.5% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 20% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 40.2% | 23.8% | -16.4% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (45.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -31.5% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 31.8% | 34.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 22.1% |
| Bad health | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 43.9% | 27.8% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 94.4% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 85.1% | 86.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 86.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lord Street was 314.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.5% higher than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lord Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 38th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 185.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Percival Court Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2024-01-19 | £95,091 |
| Flat 41 Percival Court Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-02-10 | £80,380 |
| Flat 26 Percival Court Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,999 | 2023-01-27 | £62,759 |
| Flat 1 Percival Court Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-01-20 | £78,450 |
| Flat 28 Percival Court Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-11-09 | £62,823 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PR8 1QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 127 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,374 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 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,684 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 | 2,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 4,083 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 | 1,110 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 | 1,172 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 | 4,443 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto Trattoria | 58-62 Lord Street | 102 yd | |
| Raw | Ribble Buildings, 2 Garrick Parade, Lord Street | 106 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Southport Masonic Hall, Duke Street | 134 yd | |
| Cleveland Snack Bar | 25 Lord Street | 134 yd | |
| Royales | 13 Lord Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheshire Lines | 81 King Street | 126 yd | |
| Boulevard West | 7-11 Lord Street | 144 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | 93-97 Lord Street | 145 yd | |
| Club Monroe | 8 Coronation Walk | 205 yd | |
| JT Akshaya | 4-6 Coronation Walk | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Ribble Buildings, 3 Garrick Parade, Lord Street | 121 yd | |
| Tik Tako | 5 Coronation Walk | 172 yd | |
| Turkish Delight Takeaway Ltd | 9 Coronation Walk | 180 yd | |
| Haruns Charcoal Grill | 2c Coronation Walk | 183 yd | |
| Cleopatra Grill | 5-7 West Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Lord Street | 145 yd | |
| Mr Super Store | 1-3 Coronation Walk | 170 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 5-9 King Street | 312 yd | |
| Tesco | 42-46 Eastbank Street | 441 yd | |
| B&M Express | 29-31 Tulketh Street | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Southport) GARRICK PARADE GARRICK PARADE LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 106 yd |
| Royal Clifton Health Club 1-9 1-9 PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| The Vincent Hotel LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Southport) LORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Dunes Splash World ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Southport) 34-36 34-36 TULKETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Victoria Park Rotten Row | tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Victoria Leisure PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Southport) OCEAN PLAZA OCEAN PLAZA MARINE PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.