York Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 2DU 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 York Road, Southport, PR8 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 2DN, PR8 2DG, PR8 2DX, PR8 2DH, PR8 2ED, PR8 2DW, PR8 2DJ, PR8 2DY, PR8 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 2DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 63.9% | 55.6% | -8.3% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 36.1% | 44.4% | 8.3% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 19.1% | 27.3% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 39.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 32.5% | 24% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
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 (68.3%) 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 | 27.8% | 21.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -26.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 46.8% | 13.7% | 33.6% | 13.2% |
| Fair health | 30.8% | 20.3% | -10.5% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around PR8 2DU this area, 34.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 34.2% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 26.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 92.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.4% | 92.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 68.9% | 46.2% | 22.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 161.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 274.7% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 125th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73A York Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2022-08-31 | £545,743 |
| 73 York Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £360,780 | 2022-06-01 | £402,802 |
| 69 York Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-05-15 | £636,757 |
| 69B York Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2019-08-01 | £450,565 |
| 71 York Road, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-05-18 | £222,159 |
PR8 2DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 63% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 5,321 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 | 2,278 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 | 2,261 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Tea Room of Birkdale | 3 Weld Parade | 178 yd | |
| Cafe Bar N'ista | 41 Weld Road | 194 yd | |
| VIP HQ Birkdale | 51b Weld Road | 207 yd | |
| Coast Birkdale | 51 Weld Road | 208 yd | |
| Station House Coffee | 1 Liverpool Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hotel | 36 Weld Road | 130 yd | |
| Birkers Bar and Grill | 4a Liverpool Road | 213 yd | |
| Clubhouse Birkdale | 25-29 Liverpool Road | 244 yd | |
| Birkdale Conservative Club | 12 Liverpool Road | 244 yd | |
| Petite Verite | 9 Liverpool Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fylde Fish Bar | 39 Weld Road | 205 yd | |
| Just Wings Out and About | 4a Liverpool Road | 213 yd | |
| Croziers of Birkdale | 13a Liverpool Road | 271 yd | |
| The Butchers Kitchen | 44 Liverpool Road | 302 yd | |
| Rainbow 2000 | 49 Liverpool Road | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southport And Birkdale Sports Club TRAFALGAR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 726 yd |
| St Teresa Cms Club Upper Aughton Road | 807 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.