Meadow Lane is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 3RS 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 Meadow Lane, Southport, PR8 3RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 3RT, PR8 3RU, PR8 3RP, PR8 3RW, PR8 3NT, PR8 3RX, PR8 3RZ, PR8 3SE, PR8 3RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 3RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 53.2% | 55.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 44.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 3RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 33% | 42.8% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 33.3% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 12.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 41.9% | 43.7% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 23.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 19.3% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 99.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95% | 94.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 94.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 356th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £225,000 | 2023-10-26 | £240,750 |
| 66 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2023-10-19 | £286,993 |
| 23 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-08 | £217,178 |
| 68 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £349,995 | 2022-12-20 | £371,281 |
| 40 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-11-11 | £179,048 |
PR8 3RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 101 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 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Paradise Lane , Formby L37 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Formby High School Freshfield Road , Formby L37 3HW | 4out of 4 | 4,343 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 | 4,932 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 | 1,062 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 | 2 yd | |
| Brookdale Resource Centre | Brookdale, Sandbrook Road | 206 yd | |
| Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure | Ainsdale Methodist Church, Liverpool Road | 919 yd | |
| Jade Gardens | 700 Liverpool Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Ainsdale St Johns Church Of England Primary School, Sandbrook Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Stone Social Club | St John Stone Social Club, Sandbrook Way | 280 yd | |
| Ainsdale Cricket Club | 772 Liverpool Road | 501 yd | |
| The Spitfire Pub & Kitchen | The Arion, Kenilworth Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbrook Chippy | 156 Sandbrook Road | 300 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Meadow Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Sandbrook Road Recreation Ground SANDBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Ainsdale 3G GLENEAGLES DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs 772A 772A LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 630 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 | 64.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.5% |
| 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 | 21.1% |
| Median download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.