Oak Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 6BW is located in the Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Street, Southport, PR8 6BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 6BH, PR8 6DJ, PR8 6BN, PR8 6DP, PR8 6HY, PR8 6DD, PR8 6BZ, PR8 6DL, PR8 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 6BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 48.6% | 53.8% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.2% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 37.4% | 41.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 42.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.5% | 45.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 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 | 21.5% | 19.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 13% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 30.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.8% | 94.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Street was 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% lower than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kew and the 345th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oak Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-05-26 | £229,446 |
| 10 Oak Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2017-05-26 | £226,834 |
| 9 Oak Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2013-12-19 | £166,653 |
| 9 Oak Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2012-01-13 | £221,497 |
| 10 Oak Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-02-16 | £267,500 |
PR8 6BW 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Woods Primary School Ovington Drive , PR8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 1,333 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 | 1,180 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 | 3,353 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,417 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portovino | 187 Sussex Road | 354 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 3 Hart Street | 421 yd | |
| Compassion Acts | 197a Sussex Road | 432 yd | |
| Southport Community Centre | Norwood Road | 475 yd | |
| Peterhouse School Residential Services | 29 Chambres Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Football Club | Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue | 403 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road | 474 yd | |
| Railway Club | 106 Sussex Road | 605 yd | |
| The Thatch and Thistle | 147 Norwood Road | 668 yd | |
| Scarisbrick Bowling Club Ltd | 1A Falkland Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 94 Haig Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Woks Cooking | 2 Lesley Road | 601 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 34 St Lukes Road | 628 yd | |
| Fellini | 19 Forest Road | 676 yd | |
| South Garden Fish & Chips Shop | 17 Forest Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS Hospital Shop | Southport And Formby District Hospital, Town Lane Kew | 997 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Meols Cop Centre, Foul Lane | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Merseyrail Community Stadium Haig Avenue | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| King George V College SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Sphynx Tennis Club ASHDOWN CLOSE | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Meols Park Recreation Ground MEOLS COP ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| North West Spinal Unit TOWN LANE | swimming pool | 982 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.