Spring Close is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 2BA 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 Spring Close, Southport, PR8 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4BG, PR8 2AD, PR8 5NA, PR8 2AJ, PR8 1JJ, PR8 5NE, PR8 4AA, PR8 2TX, PR8 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 2BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 19% | 23.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 46.4% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 39% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 37.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 40.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 99.6% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 94.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Close was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spring Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 128th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Spring Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-10-29 | £371,747 |
| 2 Spring Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2023-11-02 | £345,427 |
| 3 Spring Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-07-16 | £373,011 |
| 2 Spring Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2018-07-06 | £377,685 |
| 2 Spring Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-03-16 | £331,536 |
PR8 2BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR8 2BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 4,733 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 | 1,683 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 | 1,662 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 | 5,049 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 5,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Snack Bar | Andys Snack Bar, Kingsway | 309 yd | |
| Barrique | 17 Liverpool Road | 381 yd | |
| Bistrot Verite | 7 Liverpool Road | 392 yd | |
| Station House Coffee | 1 Liverpool Road | 403 yd | |
| Il Villaggio Cucina | 31 Liverpool Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Upsteps | 20 Upper Aughton Road | 284 yd | |
| Petite Verite | 9 Liverpool Road | 393 yd | |
| Birkdale Conservative Club | 12 Liverpool Road | 441 yd | |
| Clubhouse Birkdale | 25-29 Liverpool Road | 441 yd | |
| The Beer Den | 65/67A Duke Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellen's Kitchen | 14 Upper Aughton Road | 142 yd | |
| Birkdale Tandoori | 23 Upper Aughton Road | 148 yd | |
| 57 Orient Takeaway | 81 Upper Aughton Road | 326 yd | |
| Croziers of Birkdale | 13a Liverpool Road | 392 yd | |
| Fylde Fish Bar | 39 Weld Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street | 891 yd | |
| Tesco | 42-46 Eastbank Street | 1,037 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Lord Street | 1,047 yd | |
| Mr Super Store | 1-3 Coronation Walk | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Teresa Cms Club Upper Aughton Road | 609 yd | |
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southport) GARRICK PARADE GARRICK PARADE LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Victoria Park Rotten Row | tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| 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 | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.