Lynton Drive is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4QG 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 Lynton Drive, Southport, PR8 4QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4QQ, PR8 4QP, PR8 3AN, PR8 2LN, PR8 4QB, PR8 3AW, PR8 4QW, PR8 4QD, PR8 2LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 4QG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.2% | 52% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 25.5% | 32.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 52.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 57.1% | 48.5% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36.7% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 39.7% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynton Drive was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.0% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynton Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale and the 209th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Lynton Drive, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,100 | 2024-01-19 | £1,143 |
| 39 Lynton Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-10-27 | £311,790 |
| 35 Lynton Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-14 | £285,022 |
| 35 Lynton Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-07-01 | £288,225 |
| 35 Lynton Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2018-01-02 | £277,818 |
PR8 4QG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,947 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 | 327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,017 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 | 1,794 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 | 3,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale School for H I Children 40 Lancaster Road , Birkdale PR8 2JY | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighthelmston School 21 Waterloo Road , Birkdale PR8 2HL | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rnib Sunshine House School 2 Oxford Road , Birkdale PR8 2JT | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School 26 Westcliffe Road , PR8 2BU | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN | - not rated | 2,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines | 3 Hillside Road | 174 yd | |
| 600 Degrees | 66a Sandon Road | 202 yd | |
| Langberrys Limited (T/A Langberrys) | 83 Sandon Road | 215 yd | |
| 121 in the Community | 241-243 Liverpool Road | 733 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Farnborough Road Infant School, Farnborough Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport R U F C | Southport Rugby Union Football Club, Waterloo Road | 191 yd | |
| Grasshopper Pub | 70 Sandon Road | 215 yd | |
| Hillside Golf Club | Hillside Golf Club, Hastings Road | 217 yd | |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Waterloo Road | 573 yd | |
| Carlton Tennis Club | 24A Dunkirk Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Crown Takeaway | 87 Sandon Road | 215 yd | |
| Subway | 251-253 Liverpool Road | 711 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 239 Liverpool Road | 714 yd | |
| The Curry House | 3 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road | 741 yd | |
| The Milk Room | 191 Liverpool Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 846 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Golf Club Ltd HASTINGS ROAD | golf | 192 yd |
| Greenbank High School HASTINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club WATERLOO ROAD | golf | 576 yd |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Southport And Birkdale Sports Club TRAFALGAR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,021 yd |
| Carr Lane Recreation Ground CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 21.4% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.