Scarisbrick New Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 6PQ 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 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 6PG, PR8 6NZ, PR8 6PA, PR8 6NY, PR8 6PE, PR8 6NX, PR8 6PF, PR8 6JG, PR8 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR8 6PQ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarisbrick New Road was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scarisbrick New Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 423rd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-03-14 | £367,642 |
| 51 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-09 | £333,542 |
| 57 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-12-10 | £561,407 |
| 51 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-09-07 | £287,938 |
| 51 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-02-15 | £271,571 |
PR8 6PQ 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,808 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 | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community 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 | 1,214 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 | 1,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 4,084 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 | 1,169 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 | 1,020 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 | 3,899 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,962 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 | 138 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 3 Hart Street | 585 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 10-11 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 859 yd | |
| Level Up Gyms | 30a Virginia Street | 897 yd | |
| The Bun Club | 160 Duke Street | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarisbrick Bowling Club Ltd | 1A Falkland Road | 316 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road | 659 yd | |
| Sphynx Lawn Tennis Club | 52 Ashdown Close | 675 yd | |
| Railway Club | 106 Sussex Road | 751 yd | |
| Southport Football Club | Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellini | 19 Forest Road | 444 yd | |
| South Garden Fish & Chips Shop | 17 Forest Road | 451 yd | |
| Foodland Burgers | 57 Cemetery Road | 598 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 94 Haig Avenue | 768 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 34 St Lukes Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 21 Virginia Street | 776 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 2 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 834 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street | 840 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 859 yd | |
| RVS Hospital Shop | Southport And Formby District Hospital, Town Lane Kew | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Portland Street Playing Fields LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Sphynx Tennis Club ASHDOWN CLOSE | tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Merseyrail Community Stadium Haig Avenue | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| King George V College SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| North West Spinal Unit TOWN LANE | swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 95.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.