Meadow Lane, Southport, PR8 3RS

People

Gender

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%

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 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%

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	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Meadow Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% lower than the Ainsdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Meadow Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale and the 422nd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

🔎 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 3RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Meadow Lane are based on 44 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 Meadow Lane, Southport, PR8 3RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR8 3RS

Average Price
£222,093

Semi-Detached
£216,444

Terraced
£52,050

Detached
£312,113

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£280,244

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadow Lane

Average Price
£222,966

Semi-Detached
£218,868

Terraced
£53,405

Detached
£315,906

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£273,521

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meadow LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2026-01-28	£215,857
6 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2026-01-19	£179,553
37 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-11-14	£222,440
33 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-07-03	£215,921
8 Meadow Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-02-19	£198,151

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR8 3RS

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	1 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Stone Catholic Primary School Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS	- not rated	216 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE	- not rated	1,022 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	1,022 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	3out of 4	1,399 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	1,956 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ainsdale Hope Church of England High School Sandringham Road , PR8 2PJ	- not rated	1,956 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT	- not rated	2,636 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT	3out of 4	2,636 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	- not rated	3,804 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	1,152 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	4out of 4	1,152 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandfield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ	- not rated	1,596 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	3,289 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clarence High School West Lane , Freshfield L37 7AZ	- not rated	3,289 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
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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sandbrook Chippy	156 Sandbrook Road		300 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	21.1%

Download Speed

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

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of PR8 3RS