Welwyn Avenue is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 3BE is located in the Ainsdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Welwyn Avenue, Southport, PR8 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 3BG, PR8 3BP, PR8 3BN, PR8 3BQ, PR8 3HF, PR8 3BL, PR8 3FE, PR8 3BD, PR8 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR8 3BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 24% | 28.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 58.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 56.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 10.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 44% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
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 | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welwyn Avenue was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% lower than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welwyn Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 454th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Welwyn Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-05 | £481,982 |
| 26 Welwyn Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-12-19 | £482,672 |
| 19 Welwyn Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-06-24 | £499,109 |
| 8 Welwyn Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-01 | £403,422 |
| 2 Welwyn Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-10-02 | £313,553 |
PR8 3BE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 1,834 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 | 3,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrel Tea Room | 666b Liverpool Road | 677 yd | |
| Esperanto's Bistro | 579 Liverpool Road | 698 yd | |
| Spice of Bengal | 12-14 Station Road | 746 yd | |
| Tipple | 42 Station Road | 918 yd | |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant | 90 Station Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter Ainsdale | 537-553 Liverpool Road | 444 yd | |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | Bradshaws Lane | 450 yd | |
| Morrells | 569 Liverpool Road | 686 yd | |
| The Barr Ainsdale | 2 Station Road | 746 yd | |
| Champs | 668 Liverpool Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Kebab House | 207 Heathfield Road | 334 yd | |
| Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria | 199-201 Heathfield Road | 335 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | 567 Liverpool Road | 698 yd | |
| BW Bubble Waffle | 28 Station Road | 779 yd | |
| Graysons Sandwich Bar | 106 Station Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Op, 1 Station Road | 821 yd | |
| Tesco | 9 Sherwood House, Station Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Lawn Tennis Club 572A 572A LIVERPOOL ROAD | tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Southport And Ainsdale Golf Club BRADSHAWS LANE | golf | 497 yd |
| 658 Fitness 658A 658A LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Ainsdale Hope Church Of England High School (Closed) Sandringham Road | 680 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.