Westmoreland Road, Southport, PR8 6NX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR8 6NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	47.3%	-1.2%	51.0%	-3.7%
Male	51.5%	52.7%	1.2%	49.0%	3.7%

Partnership Status

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	35%	41.8%	6.8%	37.9%	3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	38.2%	37%	-1.2%	44.2%	-7.2%
Separated	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	10%	7.4%	-2.6%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	13.6%	11.8%	-1.8%	6.1%	5.7%

Health

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	48.2%	43.6%	-4.6%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	26.4%	30.4%	4.0%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	19.7%	18.1%	-1.6%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	5.1%	7.2%	2.1%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.2%	20.1%	-5.1%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	9.7%	1.0%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	11.7%	-2.2%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	3.4%	1.1%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	20.1%	9.1%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	30.9%	1.8%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	9.7%	4%	-5.7%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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	0.8%	2%	1.2%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.9%	92%	-4.9%	81.4%	10.6%
Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	87.1%	3.3%	83.2%	3.9%
European Union	12.6%	5.4%	-7.2%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	4%	3.5%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.8%	87.4%	4.6%	83.2%	4.2%
10+ Years	5.6%	3.7%	-1.9%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	5.6%	1.1%	-4.5%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	4.6%	0.0%	1.9%	2.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.2%	76.7%	-5.5%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	19%	13.5%	5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Not answered	12%	6.0%	6.0%

Safety

Is Westmoreland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westmoreland Road was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westmoreland Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale and the 446th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PR8 6NX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westmoreland Road are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sefton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westmoreland Road, Southport, PR8 6NX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR8 6NX

Average Price
£472,196

Semi-Detached
£456,651

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£496,826

Flats/Maisonettes
£174,008

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westmoreland Road

Average Price
£478,436

Semi-Detached
£406,016

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£504,448

Flats/Maisonettes
£169,833

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westmoreland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Westmoreland Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2022-10-31	£620,244
14 Westmoreland Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2021-11-22	£642,659
3 Westmoreland Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2021-03-26	£551,528
7 Westmoreland Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2021-02-12	£541,500
20 Westmoreland Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2019-10-24	£373,727

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR8 6NX

Employment

PR8 6NX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Student (economically inactive)	17
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	21
Manufacturing	19
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA	3out of 4	3,938 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	445 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB	2out of 4	770 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB	- not rated	794 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL	3out of 4	1,286 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT	- not rated	1,335 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS	- not rated	1,258 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS	3out of 4	1,258 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , Birkdale PR8 4EX	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	- not rated	3,224 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	3out of 4	3,224 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King George V College Scarisbrick New Road , PR8 6LR	- not rated	955 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT	- not rated	1,267 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arden College 40 Derby Road , Southport PR9 0TZ	- not rated	1,122 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Educ8 Southport 197a Sussex Road , PR8 6DG	- not rated	1,241 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mellowfield School 27 Church Street , PR9 0QT	- not rated	1,247 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN	- not rated	1,925 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood School 26 Westcliffe Road , PR8 2BU	- not rated	2,086 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peterhouse School Residential Services	29 Chambres Road	252 yd
Bridge Cafe	3 Hart Street	743 yd
The Bun Club	160 Duke Street	772 yd
Shakespeare Cafe	38 Shakespeare Street	846 yd
Level Up Gyms	30a Virginia Street	848 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Scarisbrick Bowling Club Ltd	1A Falkland Road	328 yd
Sphynx Lawn Tennis Club	52 Ashdown Close	730 yd
The Woollen Pig	160 Duke Street	772 yd
Blue Anchor	Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road	812 yd
Railway Club	106 Sussex Road	891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Foodland Burgers	57 Cemetery Road	423 yd
Fellini	19 Forest Road	549 yd
South Garden Fish & Chips Shop	17 Forest Road	554 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1 2-18 Virginia Street	764 yd
Gannets Takeaway Ltd	177 Eastbank Street	819 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	21 Virginia Street	729 yd
Morrisons Daily	1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street	748 yd
B&M Retail Ltd	2 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road	850 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda, Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road	894 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Portland Street Playing Fields LONSDALE ROAD	grass pitches	526 yd
Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road	health and fitness suite	570 yd
Sphynx Tennis Club ASHDOWN CLOSE	tennis courts	705 yd
Anvil Gym HART STREET	health and fitness suite	755 yd
Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET	health and fitness suite	848 yd
Merseyrail Community Stadium Haig Avenue	grass pitches	933 yd
King George V College SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	997 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	58.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	41.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	328.48 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	328.48 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.93 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.