Cavendish Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 4RT 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 Cavendish Road, Southport, PR8 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 4DG, PR8 4RU, PR8 4DQ, PR8 4SR, PR8 4DA, PR8 4DH, PR8 4SS, PR8 4RX, PR8 4SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 4RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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% | 35.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 40.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.9% | 24.9% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 29.6% | -4.8% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 97.5% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Road was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 422nd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Cavendish Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-10-24 | £387,535 |
| 17 Cavendish Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-09-02 | £387,607 |
| 12 Cavendish Road, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £2,250 | 2024-04-08 | £2,384 |
| 2 Cavendish Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-02-27 | £336,751 |
| 20 Cavendish Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-12-04 | £308,654 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PR8 4RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Grantham Road , PR8 4LT | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Road Junior School Farnborough Road , Birkdale PR8 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,227 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 | 2,736 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 | 2,684 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitie at IPS Southport | Ons Smedley Hydro, Trafalgar Road | 443 yd | |
| D'vine Catering Ltd | Southport And Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road | 576 yd | |
| The Barrel House | 42 Liverpool Road | 635 yd | |
| Purely Slice | 37a Liverpool Road | 650 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 8 Liverpool Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Labour Club | 53 Liverpool Road | 515 yd | |
| Southport & Birkdale Sports Club | Southport And Birkdale Cricket Club, Trafalgar Road | 576 yd | |
| Carlton Tennis Club | 24A Dunkirk Road | 614 yd | |
| Birkers Bar and Grill | 4a Liverpool Road | 690 yd | |
| Clubhouse Birkdale | 25-29 Liverpool Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chef & Food | 3 Kew Road | 549 yd | |
| The Butchers Kitchen | 44 Liverpool Road | 601 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 101a Eastbourne Road | 606 yd | |
| Rainbow 2000 | 49 Liverpool Road | 653 yd | |
| Tilleys Sandwich Shop | 177 Liverpool Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 174 Liverpool Road | 571 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 Liverpool Road | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southport And Birkdale Sports Club TRAFALGAR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| Bedford Park KEW ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| St Teresa Cms Club Upper Aughton Road | 863 yd | |
| Christ The King Catholic High School And Sixth Form Centre STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 896 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.4% |
| 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.