Ashton Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4QE 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 Ashton Road, Southport, PR8 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4PF, PR8 4PN, PR8 4QF, PR8 4QJ, PR8 4PE, PR8 4QA, PR8 4QL, PR8 4QU, PR8 4QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 4QE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.1% | 53.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 28.5% | 40.5% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 37.7% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 47.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.3% | 16.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 23.3% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 26.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashton Road has the 37th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 278th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-10 | £247,586 |
| 22 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-09-30 | £362,712 |
| 10 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-18 | £221,634 |
| 10 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-18 | £221,634 |
| 13 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-10-28 | £335,093 |
PR8 4QE 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,796 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 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,033 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 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,926 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 | 3,756 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 | 3,444 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 191 yd | |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 331 yd | |
| 600 Degrees | 66a Sandon Road | 343 yd | |
| The Pines | 3 Hillside Road | 372 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 224a Liverpool Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor's Bar | 1 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 291 yd | |
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 329 yd | |
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 411 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 304 Liverpool Road | 473 yd | |
| Carlton Tennis Club | 24A Dunkirk Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Garden | 239 Liverpool Road | 172 yd | |
| Subway | 251-253 Liverpool Road | 184 yd | |
| The Curry House | 3 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 303 yd | |
| Sandon Crown Takeaway | 87 Sandon Road | 330 yd | |
| The Milk Room | 191 Liverpool Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Golf Club Ltd HASTINGS ROAD | golf | 720 yd |
| Carr Lane Recreation Ground CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Greenbank High School HASTINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Bedford Park KEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.