Wentworth Close, Southport, PR8 3PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 3PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51.6%	-2.8%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	45.6%	48.4%	2.8%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 3PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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	17.4%	19.6%	2.2%	37.9%	-18.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	62.2%	0.6%	44.2%	18.0%
Separated	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4%	4%	0.0%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	14.7%	13.8%	-0.9%	6.1%	7.7%

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	46.8%	46.5%	-0.3%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	32.1%	33.6%	1.5%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	19%	15.6%	-3.4%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	1.6%	3.5%	1.9%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

In the area around PR8 3PF this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17%	9.8%	-7.2%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	9.8%	-5.4%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	17.3%	6.1%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	5.3%	-0.5%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	18.7%	9.3%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	37.5%	33.8%	-3.7%	33.8%	0.0%
Other	4%	5.3%	1.3%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	99.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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%	98.4%	1.2%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	98.4%	1.2%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	76.7%	15.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	68.8%	46.2%	22.6%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Wentworth Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wentworth Close was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wentworth Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 225th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PR8 3PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Wentworth Close are based on 20 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 Wentworth Close, Southport, PR8 3PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR8 3PF

Average Price
£332,062

Semi-Detached
£279,238

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£361,409

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wentworth Close

Average Price
£361,824

Semi-Detached
£286,889

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£393,940

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wentworth CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Wentworth Close, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-02-23	£288,772
7 Wentworth Close, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£266,999	2023-12-19	£295,645
16 Wentworth Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-05-25	£350,815
12 Wentworth Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2019-03-14	£348,693
5 Wentworth Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£204,000	2018-05-04	£296,952

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR8 3PF

Employment

PR8 3PF 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 3PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	- not rated	604 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE	4out of 4	604 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS	3out of 4	642 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Stone Catholic Primary School Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS	- not rated	775 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	3out of 4	988 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ainsdale High School Sandringham Road , Ainsdale PR8 2PJ	- not rated	1,335 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ainsdale Hope Church of England High School Sandringham Road , PR8 2PJ	- not rated	1,335 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT	- not rated	2,148 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT	3out of 4	2,148 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	- not rated	3,237 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	- not rated	711 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	4out of 4	711 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandfield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	- not rated	1,132 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
The Airport - Achieving Inclusion and Reintegration Clarence House, West Lane , Freshfield L37 7AZ	- not rated	3,684 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clarence High School West Lane , Freshfield L37 7AZ	- not rated	3,684 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure	Ainsdale Methodist Church, Liverpool Road	431 yd
Brookdale Resource Centre	Brookdale, Sandbrook Road	436 yd
Jade Gardens	700 Liverpool Road	516 yd
Fun 4 Kidz	Ainsdale St Johns Church Of England Primary School, Sandbrook Road	604 yd
Woodvale Community Centre	Meadow Lane	640 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ainsdale Cricket Club	772 Liverpool Road	140 yd
The Spitfire Pub & Kitchen	The Arion, Kenilworth Road	265 yd
St John Stone Social Club	St John Stone Social Club, Sandbrook Way	361 yd
Champs	668 Liverpool Road	645 yd
Pebbles Bar & Grill	51 Station Road	680 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandbrook Chippy	156 Sandbrook Road	374 yd
Fish Loves Chips	53 Station Road	658 yd
Flamingo's	112a Station Road	703 yd
Graysons Sandwich Bar	106 Station Road	707 yd
BW Bubble Waffle	28 Station Road	744 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	Co Op, 1 Station Road		694 yd
Tesco	9 Sherwood House, Station Road		708 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs 772A 772A LIVERPOOL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	151 yd
Ainsdale 3G GLENEAGLES DRIVE	artificial grass pitch	248 yd
Sandbrook Road Recreation Ground SANDBROOK ROAD	grass pitches	462 yd
Kings Meadow Primary School MEADOW LANE	grass pitches	664 yd
Merefield School WESTMINSTER DRIVE		712 yd
658 Fitness 658A 658A LIVERPOOL ROAD	health and fitness suite	835 yd
Southport And Ainsdale Golf Club BRADSHAWS LANE	golf	1,085 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	56.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	56.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.75 Mbit/s

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