Linaker Street is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 6RR 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 Linaker Street, Southport, PR8 6RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 6PU, PR8 6SB, PR8 6BF, PR8 6PY, PR8 6RZ, PR8 6SJ, PR8 6RU, PR8 6SG, PR8 6SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR8 6RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 6RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 41.1% | 49.8% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 34.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 41.2% | 45.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 11.5% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.1% | 15.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 28% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 90.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 89.6% | 84.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 84.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linaker Street was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.1% higher than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linaker Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale and the 270th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Linaker Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-12 | £239,630 |
| 3 Linaker Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-08 | £344,307 |
| 11 Linaker Street, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2022-03-14 | £106,891 |
| 4 Linaker Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2021-02-03 | £229,022 |
| 4 Linaker Street, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-10-11 | £199,379 |
PR8 6RR 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 | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,895 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 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Everton Road , Birkdale PR8 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 1,849 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 | 1,924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 4,081 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 | 734 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 | 645 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 | 3,977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,036 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Up Gyms | 30a Virginia Street | 221 yd | |
| Pasha Restaurant | 133-135 Eastbank Street | 376 yd | |
| Shakespeare Cafe | 38 Shakespeare Street | 396 yd | |
| The Learning Rooms Southport | Portland Chambers, 55 Portland Street | 397 yd | |
| Simple Cafe | 68 Tulketh Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot & Chaser | 17 Wesley Street | 603 yd | |
| The Beer Den | 65/67A Duke Street | 662 yd | |
| The Sporting Jester | 57-59 Eastbank Street | 663 yd | |
| Les Dodd Snooker Centre | 9-11 Princes Street | 668 yd | |
| Southport Tavern | 63 London Street | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 2-18 Virginia Street | 138 yd | |
| Gannets Takeaway Ltd | 177 Eastbank Street | 224 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab, Burger & Pizzas | 167 Eastbank Street | 241 yd | |
| Roberts Sandwich Bar | 163 Eastbank Street | 250 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 36 Shakespeare Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 21 Virginia Street | 104 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 St James Place, 21 St James Street | 221 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 2 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 357 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | 42-46 Eastbank Street | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Southport) 34-36 34-36 TULKETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Southport College Sports Centre MORNINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Workouts Family Fitness Centre (Closed) Cemetery Road | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| The Vincent Hotel LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Southport) LORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Ymca (Southport) (Closed) Hoghton Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,041 yd |
| Royal Clifton Health Club 1-9 1-9 PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southport) GARRICK PARADE GARRICK PARADE LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.