Osborne Road, Southport, PR8 2RJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 2RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.3%	-2.0%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	46.7%	48.7%	2.0%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 2RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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	16.2%	18.1%	1.9%	37.9%	-19.8%
Married: Opposite sex	67.2%	68.1%	0.9%	44.2%	23.9%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	4.5%	6.5%	2.0%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	11.3%	6.5%	-4.8%	6.1%	0.4%

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	48.1%	53.3%	5.2%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	31.9%	29.1%	-2.8%	33.6%	-4.5%
Fair health	15.4%	12.4%	-3.0%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	3.5%	4.2%	0.7%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

In the area around PR8 2RJ this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.1%	7.7%	-4.4%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.7%	9.2%	1.5%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	13.8%	-2.8%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	15.4%	8.9%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	51.8%	45.4%	-6.4%	33.8%	11.6%
Other	2%	3.5%	1.5%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.6%
White	98.6%	98.7%	0.1%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	97.9%	96.1%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.4%	2%	1.6%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	96.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.8%	37.2%	-9.4%
Christian	66%	46.2%	19.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Osborne Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Osborne Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 87th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PR8 2RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Osborne Road are based on 60 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 Osborne Road, Southport, PR8 2RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR8 2RJ

Average Price
£531,821

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£531,821

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Osborne Road

Average Price
£537,622

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£536,694

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£592,395

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Osborne Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Osborne Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£900,000	2024-11-26	£902,545
5 Osborne Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2024-10-07	£627,951
2 Osborne Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£1,050,000	2024-04-12	£1,138,838
23 Osborne Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£597,500	2024-03-22	£648,053
33 Osborne Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2023-12-14	£564,242

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR8 2RJ

Employment

PR8 2RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Information and communication	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	2out of 4	1,000 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE	4out of 4	1,241 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS	3out of 4	1,835 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF	3out of 4	2,680 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF	3out of 4	2,680 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT	3out of 4	1,775 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	4out of 4	2,449 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	4,062 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	4out of 4	963 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dukes Bar & Bistro	108 - 110 Station Road	444 yd
Harbour Cafe Bar	The Pantry, 76-78 Station Road	536 yd
Tipple	42 Station Road	563 yd
Dolce Vita Restaurant	90 Station Road	563 yd
Spice of Bengal	12-14 Station Road	719 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Monkey	104 Station Road	464 yd
Pebbles Bar & Grill	51 Station Road	465 yd
The Barr Ainsdale	2 Station Road	719 yd
Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club	Bradshaws Lane	762 yd
Morrells	569 Liverpool Road	810 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Graysons Sandwich Bar	106 Station Road	444 yd
Flamingo's	112a Station Road	447 yd
Fish Loves Chips	53 Station Road	484 yd
BW Bubble Waffle	28 Station Road	683 yd
The Busy Bee	567 Liverpool Road	826 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	9 Sherwood House, Station Road		590 yd
Co-operative	Co Op, 1 Station Road		702 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ainsdale Hope Church Of England High School (Closed) Sandringham Road		544 yd
Southport And Ainsdale Golf Club BRADSHAWS LANE	golf	701 yd
658 Fitness 658A 658A LIVERPOOL ROAD	health and fitness suite	802 yd
Hillside Lawn Tennis Club 572A 572A LIVERPOOL ROAD	tennis courts	929 yd
Merefield School WESTMINSTER DRIVE		954 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
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%

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	50.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PR8 2RJ