Sandbrook Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 3JF 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 Sandbrook Road, Southport, PR8 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 3JE, PR8 3LZ, PR8 3NG, PR8 3NL, PR8 3NP, PR8 3NN, PR8 3NQ, PR8 3JH, PR8 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 3JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 51.7% | 49.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 31.4% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 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 | 22.7% | 14.8% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 16.6% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.2% | 95.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandbrook Road was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandbrook Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 443rd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Sandbrook Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-09 | £160,000 |
| 75 Sandbrook Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-11-26 | £170,959 |
| 59 Sandbrook Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-05-28 | £137,819 |
| 59 Sandbrook Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2024-03-11 | £129,929 |
| 75 Sandbrook Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-06 | £187,250 |
PR8 3JF 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 44 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 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 2,435 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 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 2,807 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 | 3,943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Formby High School Freshfield Road , Formby L37 3HW | 4out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun 4 Kidz | Ainsdale St Johns Church Of England Primary School, Sandbrook Road | 65 yd | |
| Jade Gardens | 700 Liverpool Road | 208 yd | |
| Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure | Ainsdale Methodist Church, Liverpool Road | 226 yd | |
| Esperanto's Bistro | 579 Liverpool Road | 437 yd | |
| The Squirrel Tea Room | 666b Liverpool Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs | 668 Liverpool Road | 325 yd | |
| Morrells | 569 Liverpool Road | 459 yd | |
| The Barr Ainsdale | 2 Station Road | 518 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Ainsdale | 537-553 Liverpool Road | 569 yd | |
| Ainsdale Cricket Club | 772 Liverpool Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Busy Bee | 567 Liverpool Road | 437 yd | |
| BW Bubble Waffle | 28 Station Road | 542 yd | |
| Sandbrook Chippy | 156 Sandbrook Road | 728 yd | |
| Fish Loves Chips | 53 Station Road | 792 yd | |
| Flamingo's | 112a Station Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Op, 1 Station Road | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | 9 Sherwood House, Station Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 658 Fitness 658A 658A LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Sandbrook Road Recreation Ground SANDBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Southport And Ainsdale Golf Club BRADSHAWS LANE | golf | 771 yd |
| Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs 772A 772A LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Hillside Lawn Tennis Club 572A 572A LIVERPOOL ROAD | tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Ainsdale 3G GLENEAGLES DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| Kings Meadow Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 929 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.