Grantham Close is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4LU 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 Grantham Close, Southport, PR8 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4PR, PR8 4LY, PR8 4LT, PR8 4PY, PR8 4LX, PR8 4PS, PR8 4NH, PR8 4NB, PR8 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 4LU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 57.3% | 56.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 42.7% | 43.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 41% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 33% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 15.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 42.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 28.2% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 19.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 27.8% | 20.2% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 29.3% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 95% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 95.3% | 90% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantham Close was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grantham Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale and the 326th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Grantham Close, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-02-07 | £188,812 |
| 16 Grantham Close, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-07-23 | £181,703 |
| 16 Grantham Close, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2013-10-18 | £203,276 |
| 12 Grantham Close, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-07-27 | £157,572 |
| 7 Grantham Close, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2003-01-17 | £244,654 |
PR8 4LU 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | - not rated | 165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 , Birkdale PR8 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George V College Scarisbrick New Road , PR8 6LR | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighthelmston School 21 Waterloo Road , Birkdale PR8 2HL | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School for H I Children 40 Lancaster Road , Birkdale PR8 2JY | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rnib Sunshine House School 2 Oxford Road , Birkdale PR8 2JT | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School 26 Westcliffe Road , PR8 2BU | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 245 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 224a Liverpool Road | 311 yd | |
| Elevens of Birkdale | 216 Liverpool Road | 327 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Farnborough Road Infant School, Farnborough Road | 470 yd | |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor's Bar | 1 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 399 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 304 Liverpool Road | 614 yd | |
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 765 yd | |
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 841 yd | |
| Carlton Tennis Club | 24A Dunkirk Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Garden | 239 Liverpool Road | 265 yd | |
| Subway | 251-253 Liverpool Road | 293 yd | |
| The Milk Room | 191 Liverpool Road | 306 yd | |
| Pizzas & Co | 187a Liverpool Road | 326 yd | |
| The Curry House | 3 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 505 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Park KEW ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Carr Lane Recreation Ground CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic High School And Sixth Form Centre STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.0% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.