Grove Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 5AY is located in the Kew electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Street, Southport, PR8 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 5ND, PR8 5BG, PR8 5AU, PR8 5AZ, PR8 5NQ, PR8 5BQ, PR8 5BA, PR8 5NG, PR8 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 5AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 57.2% | 54.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 42.8% | 45.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 38.9% | 38.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 40.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 15% | 14.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.9% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 15.5% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 29.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.5% | 89.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 82.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 82.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Street has the 41st lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 298th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A Grove Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-17 | £162,991 |
| 14 Grove Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-03-15 | £167,869 |
| 2 Grove Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-09-21 | £166,248 |
| 2 Grove Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-09-21 | £166,248 |
| 12 Grove Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-28 | £153,672 |
PR8 5AY 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,619 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 | 1,572 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presfield High School and Specialist College Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Snack Bar | Andys Snack Bar, Kingsway | 444 yd | |
| Salvation Army | 65 Shakespeare Street | 449 yd | |
| Il Villaggio Cucina | 31 Liverpool Road | 470 yd | |
| The Bun Club | 160 Duke Street | 482 yd | |
| Barrique | 17 Liverpool Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Upsteps | 20 Upper Aughton Road | 65 yd | |
| The Beer Den | 65/67A Duke Street | 364 yd | |
| The Woollen Pig | 160 Duke Street | 482 yd | |
| Petite Verite | 9 Liverpool Road | 509 yd | |
| Birkdale Conservative Club | 12 Liverpool Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Orient Takeaway | 81 Upper Aughton Road | 90 yd | |
| Birkdale Tandoori | 23 Upper Aughton Road | 143 yd | |
| Kellen's Kitchen | 14 Upper Aughton Road | 156 yd | |
| Lucky House | 63 Duke Street | 372 yd | |
| Bluto's | 94a Shakespeare Street | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street | 770 yd | |
| Lidl | 21 Virginia Street | 989 yd | |
| Tesco | 42-46 Eastbank Street | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Teresa Cms Club Upper Aughton Road | 395 yd | |
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 35.7% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 89.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 89.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.