Southbank Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 6LY 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 Southbank Road, Southport, PR8 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 6NY, PR8 6NE, PR8 6NX, PR8 6NF, PR8 6NG, PR8 6QP, PR8 6PB, PR8 6LZ, PR8 6QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 6LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 38% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 41.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 44.7% | 52.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 32.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.4% | 14.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 12.7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 37.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 87.9% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 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 | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbank Road was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southbank Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Southbank Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-06 | £224,580 |
| 150 Southbank Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-28 | £316,633 |
| 156 Southbank Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2022-11-14 | £283,046 |
| 160 Southbank Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-01-11 | £253,819 |
| 140 Southbank Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2020-10-09 | £249,536 |
PR8 6LY 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,077 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 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Woods Primary School Ovington Drive , PR8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,431 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 | 1,336 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 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 1,361 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 | 1,222 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 | 4,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse School Residential Services | 29 Chambres Road | 383 yd | |
| The Bun Club | 160 Duke Street | 733 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 3 Hart Street | 856 yd | |
| Shakespeare Cafe | 38 Shakespeare Street | 929 yd | |
| Salvation Army | 65 Shakespeare Street | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarisbrick Bowling Club Ltd | 1A Falkland Road | 241 yd | |
| Sphynx Lawn Tennis Club | 52 Ashdown Close | 641 yd | |
| The Woollen Pig | 160 Duke Street | 733 yd | |
| Southport Football Club | Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue | 912 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodland Burgers | 57 Cemetery Road | 406 yd | |
| Fellini | 19 Forest Road | 689 yd | |
| South Garden Fish & Chips Shop | 17 Forest Road | 695 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 2-18 Virginia Street | 889 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 94 Haig Avenue | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street | 852 yd | |
| Lidl | 21 Virginia Street | 858 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 2 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 996 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 1,042 yd | |
| RVS Hospital Shop | Southport And Formby District Hospital, Town Lane Kew | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Street Playing Fields LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Sphynx Tennis Club ASHDOWN CLOSE | tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Merseyrail Community Stadium Haig Avenue | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| King George V College SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| North West Spinal Unit TOWN LANE | swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 75.9% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.