Duke Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 5EL 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 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 5EP, PR8 5EN, PR8 5EQ, PR8 5ES, PR8 5EW, PR8 5HE, PR8 5EG, PR8 5EZ, PR8 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 5EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 43.4% | 42.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 34.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 54.6% | 41.1% | -13.5% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 38.7% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.3% | 17% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duke Street was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duke Street has the 43rd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale and the 434th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-10-28 | £284,949 |
| 178 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-09-04 | £299,101 |
| 204 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-01-10 | £131,981 |
| 170 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2022-12-09 | £308,369 |
| 200 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-06-24 | £180,040 |
PR8 5EL 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,696 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 | 2out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 1,740 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 , Southport PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School 26 Westcliffe Road , PR8 2BU | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellowfield School 27 Church Street , PR9 0QT | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighthelmston School 21 Waterloo Road , Birkdale PR8 2HL | - not rated | 1,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bun Club | 160 Duke Street | 171 yd | |
| Tea Rooms | Bill Rimmer's Farm Shop, Longacres Farm | 654 yd | |
| Salvation Army | 65 Shakespeare Street | 748 yd | |
| Shakespeare Cafe | 38 Shakespeare Street | 852 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden Centre | Dobbies Garden World, Benthams Way | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woollen Pig | 160 Duke Street | 171 yd | |
| The Upsteps | 20 Upper Aughton Road | 636 yd | |
| The Beer Den | 65/67A Duke Street | 789 yd | |
| Scarisbrick Bowling Club Ltd | 1A Falkland Road | 890 yd | |
| Birkdale Labour Club | 53 Liverpool Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodland Burgers | 57 Cemetery Road | 388 yd | |
| Sgt Peppers | 82 Eastbourne Road | 597 yd | |
| 57 Orient Takeaway | 81 Upper Aughton Road | 597 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 101a Eastbourne Road | 668 yd | |
| The Chef & Food | 3 Kew Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street | 915 yd | |
| Lidl | 21 Virginia Street | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| St Teresa Cms Club Upper Aughton Road | 465 yd | |
| Portland Street Playing Fields LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic High School And Sixth Form Centre STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 921 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.