Ashton Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4QF 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 4QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4RL, PR8 4QE, PR8 4QL, PR8 3DQ, PR8 4PF, PR8 4QH, PR8 4PN, PR8 4QU, PR8 4QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 4QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 54.5% | 53.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 4QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 28.6% | 32.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 52.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 48% | 55.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around PR8 4QF this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 18.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 44.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.8% | 97.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Birkdale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-11-07 | £328,604 |
| 87 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-01-30 | £278,398 |
| 51 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-04-19 | £345,356 |
| 71 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2023-08-14 | £277,623 |
| 60 Ashton Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-06 | £218,800 |
PR8 4QF 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , Birkdale PR8 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 3,808 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 | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School for H I Children 40 Lancaster Road , Birkdale PR8 2JY | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rnib Sunshine House School 2 Oxford Road , Birkdale PR8 2JT | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School 26 Westcliffe Road , PR8 2BU | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN | - not rated | 2,858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 232 yd | |
| 600 Degrees | 66a Sandon Road | 252 yd | |
| The Pines | 3 Hillside Road | 281 yd | |
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 295 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Farnborough Road Infant School, Farnborough Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 232 yd | |
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 305 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | 1 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 321 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 304 Liverpool Road | 456 yd | |
| Hillside Golf Club | Hillside Golf Club, Hastings Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Crown Takeaway | 87 Sandon Road | 232 yd | |
| Subway | 251-253 Liverpool Road | 264 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 239 Liverpool Road | 277 yd | |
| The Curry House | 3 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 331 yd | |
| The Milk Room | 191 Liverpool Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 583 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Golf Club Ltd HASTINGS ROAD | golf | 619 yd |
| Greenbank High School HASTINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Carr Lane Recreation Ground CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club WATERLOO ROAD | golf | 1,023 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 | 63.2% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 153.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 153.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.