Hillside Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4QB 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 Hillside Road, Southport, PR8 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4QP, PR8 4QD, PR8 4RJ, PR8 4RD, PR8 4QG, PR8 4QQ, PR8 4TH, PR8 4RP, PR8 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 4QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 56.6% | 54% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 43.4% | 46% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 32.3% | 35.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 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 (88.7%) 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 | 55.7% | 53.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4QB this area, 9.2% 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 | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 19.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 38% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.3% | 94.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Road was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillside Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hillside Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2024-10-11 | £450,447 |
| 14 Hillside Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-19 | £489,751 |
| 19 Hillside Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-04-26 | £435,845 |
| 17 Hillside Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £479,000 | 2024-01-12 | £521,394 |
| 15 Hillside Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2023-08-18 | £491,447 |
PR8 4QB 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,843 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 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 4,153 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 | 3,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,372 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,722 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines | 3 Hillside Road | 110 yd | |
| 600 Degrees | 66a Sandon Road | 127 yd | |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 172 yd | |
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 611 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 224a Liverpool Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 167 yd | |
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 243 yd | |
| Hillside Golf Club | Hillside Golf Club, Hastings Road | 388 yd | |
| Carlton Tennis Club | 24A Dunkirk Road | 468 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | 1 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Crown Takeaway | 87 Sandon Road | 167 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 239 Liverpool Road | 590 yd | |
| Subway | 251-253 Liverpool Road | 612 yd | |
| The Curry House | 3 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 683 yd | |
| The Milk Room | 191 Liverpool Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Golf Club Ltd HASTINGS ROAD | golf | 367 yd |
| Greenbank High School HASTINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club WATERLOO ROAD | golf | 703 yd |
| Southport And Birkdale Sports Club TRAFALGAR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Carr Lane Recreation Ground CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 79.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.7% |
| 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 | 20.7% |
| Median download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.