Broome Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4EQ is located in the Birkdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broome Road, Southport, PR8 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4BN, PR8 4EF, PR8 4EE, PR8 4HA, PR8 4EG, PR8 4ER, PR8 4EP, PR8 4EL, PR8 4HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 4EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 49.4% | 55.6% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 44.4% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 4EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 36.9% | 47.8% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 25.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 21.6% | 17.2% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.8% | 42% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 20.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.2% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 16.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 27.2% | 16.6% | 16.9% | 10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.6% | 93% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 93% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broome Road was 177.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.7% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broome Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 104th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Broome Road, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-14 | £171,610 |
| 7 Broome Road, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-15 | £170,832 |
| 13 Broome Road, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-03-23 | £192,015 |
| 25 Broome Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,400 | 2016-06-17 | £214,925 |
| 12 Broome Road, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-03-31 | £232,820 |
PR8 4EQ 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 4EQ 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Presfield High School and Specialist College Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Rooms | Bill Rimmer's Farm Shop, Longacres Farm | 514 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden Centre | Dobbies Garden World, Benthams Way | 627 yd | |
| The Bun Club | 160 Duke Street | 689 yd | |
| Purely Slice | 37a Liverpool Road | 741 yd | |
| The Barrel House | 42 Liverpool Road | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Labour Club | 53 Liverpool Road | 617 yd | |
| The Woollen Pig | 160 Duke Street | 689 yd | |
| The Upsteps | 20 Upper Aughton Road | 799 yd | |
| Clubhouse Birkdale | 25-29 Liverpool Road | 864 yd | |
| Birkdale Conservative Club | 12 Liverpool Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunch Box | 101a Eastbourne Road | 301 yd | |
| The Chef & Food | 3 Kew Road | 321 yd | |
| Sgt Peppers | 82 Eastbourne Road | 334 yd | |
| The Fryery | 8 Guildford Road | 710 yd | |
| Rainbow 2000 | 49 Liverpool Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 952 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic High School And Sixth Form Centre STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| St Teresa Cms Club Upper Aughton Road | 448 yd | |
| Bedford Park KEW ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 868 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.