Butts Lane is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 6ER 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 Butts Lane, Southport, PR8 6ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 6ET, PR8 6EL, PR8 6HP, PR8 6HL, PR8 6EJ, PR8 6JR, PR8 6EH, PR9 7RS, PR8 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 6ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 52.1% | 54.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 42.3% | 39.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 39.6% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 37% | 40.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 17.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 25.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 17% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 16.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 21% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 95.6% | 92.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butts Lane was 287.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.9% higher than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Lane has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kew and the 46th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Butts Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-29 | £134,372 |
| 7 Butts Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-01-03 | £135,367 |
| 19 Butts Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-12-12 | £137,614 |
| 25 Butts Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-12-14 | £149,203 |
| 27 Butts Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-12-14 | £149,203 |
PR8 6ER 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,172 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 | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Woods Primary School Ovington Drive , PR8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 229 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 | 2,664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 5,012 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 | 1,961 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 | 1,815 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 | 3,272 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Community Centre | Norwood Road | 434 yd | |
| Compassion Acts | 197a Sussex Road | 438 yd | |
| Portovino | 187 Sussex Road | 455 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Meols Cop Centre, Foul Lane | 514 yd | |
| Arriva | Arriva Bus Depot, Cobden Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thatch and Thistle | 147 Norwood Road | 100 yd | |
| Southport Football Club | Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue | 520 yd | |
| The Richmond | 234 Scarisbrick New Road | 746 yd | |
| Sphynx Lawn Tennis Club | 52 Ashdown Close | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 94 Haig Avenue | 521 yd | |
| Take Home Meals Kitchen | 75a Milton Street | 807 yd | |
| Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar | 100a Bispham Road | 836 yd | |
| Woks Cooking | 2 Lesley Road | 860 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Town Lane | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Meols Cop Centre, Foul Lane | 514 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Meols Cop Retail Park, Foul Lane | 657 yd | |
| RVS Hospital Shop | Southport And Formby District Hospital, Town Lane Kew | 926 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 985 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Town Lane Kew | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 254 yd |
| Merseyrail Community Stadium Haig Avenue | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Meols Park Recreation Ground MEOLS COP ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| King George V College SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| North West Spinal Unit TOWN LANE | swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Russell Road Recreation Ground RUSSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Sphynx Tennis Club ASHDOWN CLOSE | tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 986 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.