Harrod Drive is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 2HA 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 Harrod Drive, Southport, PR8 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 2HG, PR8 2NP, PR8 4TB, PR8 4TA, PR8 4SY, PR8 2HQ, PR8 2HF, PR8 2LH, PR8 2EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 2HA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.7% of the population 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 | 56.7% | 58.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 7.7% |
| Male | 43.3% | 41.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -7.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR8 2HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.9% | 20.6% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 54.7% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 18.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
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 | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 13% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 46.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 9.8% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 7.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.1% | 97.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 97.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 75.4% | 46.2% | 29.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrod Drive was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% lower than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrod Drive has the 46th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 365th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Harrod Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-09-19 | £570,000 |
| 6 Harrod Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2023-06-30 | £743,699 |
| 16A Harrod Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-07-19 | £506,987 |
| 18 Harrod Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-12-01 | £750,284 |
| 15 Harrod Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-08-21 | £834,114 |
PR8 2HA 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 2HA 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 | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,119 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 | 3,089 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'vine Catering Ltd | Southport And Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road | 248 yd | |
| Mitie at IPS Southport | Ons Smedley Hydro, Trafalgar Road | 439 yd | |
| The Pines | 3 Hillside Road | 860 yd | |
| 600 Degrees | 66a Sandon Road | 868 yd | |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport & Birkdale Sports Club | Southport And Birkdale Cricket Club, Trafalgar Road | 248 yd | |
| Carlton Tennis Club | 24A Dunkirk Road | 323 yd | |
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 908 yd | |
| Birkdale Labour Club | 53 Liverpool Road | 953 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 36 Weld Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Crown Takeaway | 87 Sandon Road | 908 yd | |
| Tilleys Sandwich Shop | 177 Liverpool Road | 919 yd | |
| The Lotus Takeaway | 1 Clifford Road | 921 yd | |
| The Butchers Kitchen | 44 Liverpool Road | 951 yd | |
| Just Wings Out and About | 4a Liverpool Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 748 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southport And Birkdale Sports Club TRAFALGAR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 146 yd |
| Greenbank High School HASTINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Hillside Golf Club Ltd HASTINGS ROAD | golf | 984 yd |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club WATERLOO ROAD | golf | 1,014 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 | 21.7% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.