Birkdale Trading Estate is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4PZ is located in the Birkdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birkdale Trading Estate, Southport, PR8 4PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4SB, PR8 4QY, PR8 4NX, PR8 4JP, PR8 4NJ, PR8 4PB, PR8 4NZ, PR8 4RY, PR8 4HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR8 4PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 47.9% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 52.1% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR8 4PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 30% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 52.9% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.4% | 54% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 32.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around PR8 4PZ this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 8.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 20% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 42.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 94.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.5% | 98.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 67.4% | 46.2% | 21.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkdale Trading Estate was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Birkdale Trading Estate has the 24th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 296th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 361.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Birkdale Trading Estate, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2017-08-31 | £2,290,689 |
| Unit 40 Birkdale Trading Estate, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2017-08-31 | £959,613 |
PR8 4PZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR8 4PZ 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,244 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 | 3,178 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 3,952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevens of Birkdale | 216 Liverpool Road | 197 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 224a Liverpool Road | 217 yd | |
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 461 yd | |
| 600 Degrees | 66a Sandon Road | 697 yd | |
| The Pines | 3 Hillside Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Tennis Club | 24A Dunkirk Road | 525 yd | |
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 714 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | 1 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 734 yd | |
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 829 yd | |
| Southport & Birkdale Sports Club | Southport And Birkdale Cricket Club, Trafalgar Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lotus Takeaway | 1 Clifford Road | 154 yd | |
| Tilleys Sandwich Shop | 177 Liverpool Road | 154 yd | |
| Pizzas & Co | 187a Liverpool Road | 219 yd | |
| The Milk Room | 191 Liverpool Road | 232 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 239 Liverpool Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 25 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 128 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Park KEW ROAD | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Southport And Birkdale Sports Club TRAFALGAR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic High School And Sixth Form Centre STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Greenbank High School HASTINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Hillside Golf Club Ltd HASTINGS ROAD | golf | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.