Faulkner Gardens, Southport, PR8 3JJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 3JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	51.7%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	46.9%	48.3%	1.4%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	25.4%	29.2%	3.8%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	44.7%	42.8%	-1.9%	44.2%	-1.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.5%	3%	0.5%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	13.5%	15.3%	1.8%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	13.9%	8.9%	-5.0%	6.1%	2.8%

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	38.3%	48.1%	9.8%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	32.4%	25.4%	-7.0%	33.6%	-8.2%
Fair health	19.7%	17.5%	-2.2%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	9%	9%	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.2%	17%	-9.2%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	9.8%	-0.9%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	13.6%	-2.8%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	8.9%	3.6%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	15.7%	3.4%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	31.9%	5.3%	33.8%	-1.9%
Other	2.5%	3%	0.5%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	1%	1.9%	0.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	99%	95.5%	-3.5%	81.4%	14.1%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	98.3%	95.5%	-2.8%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	95.5%	-2.4%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	11.2%	13.5%	-2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.6%	37.2%	-7.6%
Christian	64.4%	46.2%	18.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Faulkner Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faulkner Gardens was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Faulkner Gardens has the 21st lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 346th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PR8 3JJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Faulkner Gardens are based on 12 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 Faulkner Gardens, Southport, PR8 3JJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR8 3JJ

Average Price
£131,942

Semi-Detached
£120,787

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,535

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Faulkner Gardens

Average Price
£134,143

Semi-Detached
£145,019

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£131,968

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Faulkner GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Faulkner Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2016-10-20	£120,225
4 Faulkner Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2015-12-15	£133,562
8 Faulkner Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£83,000	2014-02-14	£124,381
4 Faulkner Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£77,000	2011-11-30	£111,246
5 Faulkner Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2011-04-11	£122,129

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR8 3JJ

Employment

PR8 3JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	15
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	6
Other	4
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	896 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	2out of 4	1,153 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	1,641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF	3out of 4	2,404 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF	3out of 4	2,404 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	1,496 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	4out of 4	2,347 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	3,836 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	1,021 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
Tipple	42 Station Road	276 yd
Dolce Vita Restaurant	90 Station Road	276 yd
Harbour Cafe Bar	The Pantry, 76-78 Station Road	279 yd
Dukes Bar & Bistro	108 - 110 Station Road	309 yd
Spice of Bengal	12-14 Station Road	355 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Monkey	104 Station Road	303 yd
Pebbles Bar & Grill	51 Station Road	342 yd
The Barr Ainsdale	2 Station Road	355 yd
Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club	Bradshaws Lane	393 yd
Morrells	569 Liverpool Road	437 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Graysons Sandwich Bar	106 Station Road	309 yd
Flamingo's	112a Station Road	313 yd
BW Bubble Waffle	28 Station Road	328 yd
Fish Loves Chips	53 Station Road	363 yd
The Busy Bee	567 Liverpool Road	455 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	9 Sherwood House, Station Road		278 yd
Co-operative	Co Op, 1 Station Road		362 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southport And Ainsdale Golf Club BRADSHAWS LANE	golf	336 yd
Ainsdale Hope Church Of England High School (Closed) Sandringham Road		385 yd
658 Fitness 658A 658A LIVERPOOL ROAD	health and fitness suite	422 yd
Hillside Lawn Tennis Club 572A 572A LIVERPOOL ROAD	tennis courts	580 yd
Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs 772A 772A LIVERPOOL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,037 yd
Merefield School WESTMINSTER DRIVE		1,051 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%

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