Carr Lane is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 3EF 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 Carr Lane, Southport, PR8 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 3DX, PR8 3EP, PR8 3EE, PR8 3EH, PR8 3EA, PR8 3DY, PR8 3EL, PR8 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 3EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 55.1% | 52.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 47.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 29.5% | 35.1% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 46.7% | 50.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 30.6% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.1% | 11.4% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 17.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 35.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.2% | 94.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Lane was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carr Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 412th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Carr Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-17 | £289,459 |
| 45 Carr Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2024-07-17 | £259,249 |
| 40 Carr Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-06-10 | £261,292 |
| 51 Carr Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-30 | £346,493 |
| 56 Carr Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-08-31 | £232,985 |
PR8 3EF 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 2,573 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 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 2,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 4,543 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 | 4,666 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 | 2,775 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 4,588 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 | 588 yd | |
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 995 yd | |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 304 Liverpool Road | 520 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | 1 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 724 yd | |
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | 14 New Cut Lane, Halsall | 667 yd | |
| The Curry House | 3 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 710 yd | |
| Subway | 251-253 Liverpool Road | 889 yd | |
| Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria | 199-201 Heathfield Road | 951 yd | |
| Heathfield Kebab House | 207 Heathfield Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Lane Recreation Ground CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 525 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 | 62.9% |
| 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 | 37.1% |
| Median download speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.