Aspen Gardens is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 6DZ is located in the Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Gardens, Southport, PR8 6DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 6DE, PR8 6DD, PR8 6DL, PR8 6DF, PR8 6DJ, PR8 6HE, PR8 6BW, PR8 6AL, PR8 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 6DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 34.1% | 43.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 41.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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% | 50.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 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 | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 24.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 27.8% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 95.1% | 90.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Gardens was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Gardens has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kew and the 175th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aspen Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-02-01 | £244,416 |
| 7 Aspen Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2023-08-31 | £118,165 |
| 1 Aspen Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-01-24 | £130,750 |
| 11 Aspen Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2020-12-11 | £256,742 |
| 4 Aspen Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-11-13 | £101,385 |
PR8 6DZ 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 714 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 | 2,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 4,876 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 | 1,356 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 | 1,211 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 | 3,164 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,229 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 | 195 yd | |
| Compassion Acts | 197a Sussex Road | 266 yd | |
| Southport Community Centre | Norwood Road | 308 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 3 Hart Street | 477 yd | |
| Flight 22 | 98-100B Bispham Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor | Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road | 501 yd | |
| Southport Football Club | Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue | 518 yd | |
| Railway Club | 106 Sussex Road | 610 yd | |
| The Thatch and Thistle | 147 Norwood Road | 639 yd | |
| Zetland Hotel | 53 Zetland Street | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woks Cooking | 2 Lesley Road | 426 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 94 Haig Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 34 St Lukes Road | 618 yd | |
| Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar | 100a Bispham Road | 772 yd | |
| Fellini | 19 Forest Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 996 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Meols Cop Centre, Foul Lane | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Merseyrail Community Stadium Haig Avenue | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| King George V College SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Sphynx Tennis Club ASHDOWN CLOSE | tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Meols Park Recreation Ground MEOLS COP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.