Duke Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 5DE 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 Duke Street, Southport, PR8 5DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 5AN, PR8 5AJ, PR8 5DF, PR8 5BY, PR8 5BT, PR8 5DG, PR8 5BQ, PR8 5DQ, PR8 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR8 5DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 49.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47% | 50.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR8 5DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 46.1% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 30.9% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 40.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 21.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 15.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 22.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.1% | 89.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 93.1% | 89.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duke Street was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Duke Street has the 38th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale and the 403rd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-29 | £200,530 |
| 100 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-09-16 | £114,299 |
| 84 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-09-10 | £217,710 |
| 96 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2017-09-01 | £204,472 |
| 84 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2016-10-25 | £223,298 |
PR8 5DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | - not rated | 173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 2out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | - not rated | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided 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 , Birkdale PR8 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V College Scarisbrick New Road , PR8 6LR | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School 26 Westcliffe Road , PR8 2BU | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , Southport PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellowfield School 27 Church Street , PR9 0QT | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighthelmston School 21 Waterloo Road , Birkdale PR8 2HL | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | 65 Shakespeare Street | 141 yd | |
| Shakespeare Cafe | 38 Shakespeare Street | 300 yd | |
| Andy's Snack Bar | Andys Snack Bar, Kingsway | 400 yd | |
| The Learning Rooms Southport | Portland Chambers, 55 Portland Street | 433 yd | |
| The Bun Club | 160 Duke Street | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beer Den | 65/67A Duke Street | 126 yd | |
| The Upsteps | 20 Upper Aughton Road | 374 yd | |
| The Woollen Pig | 160 Duke Street | 492 yd | |
| The Cheshire Lines | 81 King Street | 754 yd | |
| Petite Verite | 9 Liverpool Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluto's | 94a Shakespeare Street | 116 yd | |
| Crust | 88 Shakespeare Street | 128 yd | |
| Lucky House | 63 Duke Street | 134 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 36 Shakespeare Street | 305 yd | |
| Birkdale Tandoori | 23 Upper Aughton Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street | 459 yd | |
| Lidl | 21 Virginia Street | 679 yd | |
| Tesco | 42-46 Eastbank Street | 780 yd | |
| B&M Express | 29-31 Tulketh Street | 919 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 5-9 King Street | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| St Teresa Cms Club Upper Aughton Road | 639 yd | |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southport) GARRICK PARADE GARRICK PARADE LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Southport) 34-36 34-36 TULKETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| The Vincent Hotel LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 998 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 | 57.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.