Kings Meadow is in Ainsdale, Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 3QD is located in the Ainsdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Meadow, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 3RP, PR8 3RU, PR8 3RX, PR8 3RS, PR8 3RT, PR8 3RW, PR8 3RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 3QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 54.9% | 55.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR8 3QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 42.9% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 27.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 21% | 19.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 46.2% | 39.6% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 34.6% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 15.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 31% | 23.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 26% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.5% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 89.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 90.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Meadow was 165.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 225.5% higher than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Meadow has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 119th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kings Meadow, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-08-08 | £174,150 |
| 25 Kings Meadow, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-06-30 | £163,022 |
| 56 Kings Meadow, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-11-19 | £191,765 |
| 54 Kings Meadow, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-09-27 | £181,040 |
| 48 Kings Meadow, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-09 | £169,089 |
PR8 3QD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PR8 3QD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,234 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 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Formby High School Freshfield Road , Formby L37 3HW | 4out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Community Centre | Meadow Lane | 254 yd | |
| Brookdale Resource Centre | Brookdale, Sandbrook Road | 331 yd | |
| Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure | Ainsdale Methodist Church, Liverpool Road | 830 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Ainsdale St Johns Church Of England Primary School, Sandbrook Road | 895 yd | |
| Jade Gardens | 700 Liverpool Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Stone Social Club | St John Stone Social Club, Sandbrook Way | 373 yd | |
| Ainsdale Cricket Club | 772 Liverpool Road | 547 yd | |
| The Spitfire Pub & Kitchen | The Arion, Kenilworth Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbrook Chippy | 156 Sandbrook Road | 307 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Meadow Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| Sandbrook Road Recreation Ground SANDBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Ainsdale 3G GLENEAGLES DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 720 yd |
| Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs 772A 772A LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.