New Cut Close is in Southport and in West Lancashire district. PR8 3DR is located in the Rural West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Cut Close, Southport, PR8 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 3DZ, PR8 3DN, PR8 3DD, PR8 3EG, PR8 3EB, PR8 3BX, PR8 3EQ, PR8 4NA, PR8 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR8 3DR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.7% | 30% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 45.6% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 40.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.8% | 17.2% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 31.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98.1% | 95.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cut Close was 145.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 315.6% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Cut Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Park and the 145th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 New Cut Close, Southport, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-12-19 | £458,400 |
PR8 3DR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR8 3DR 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 1,424 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 | 1,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,979 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 | 4,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,337 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 4,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun 4 Kidz | Farnborough Road Infant School, Farnborough Road | 358 yd | |
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 649 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 224a Liverpool Road | 854 yd | |
| Elevens of Birkdale | 216 Liverpool Road | 879 yd | |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 304 Liverpool Road | 469 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | 1 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 476 yd | |
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | 14 New Cut Lane, Halsall | 104 yd | |
| The Curry House | 3 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 467 yd | |
| Subway | 251-253 Liverpool Road | 578 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 239 Liverpool Road | 665 yd | |
| The Milk Room | 191 Liverpool Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Lane Recreation Ground CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 988 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.