Bracebridge Drive is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR8 6XH is located in the Kew electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bracebridge Drive, Southport, PR8 6XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR8 6XJ, PR8 6XR, PR8 6XQ, PR8 6XB, PR8 6XE, PR8 6XD, PR8 6XU, PR8 6XL, PR8 6XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR8 6XH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 52.7% | 56% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 26.9% | 32.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 48.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 26% | 18.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 17.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 30.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 94% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
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 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracebridge Drive was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Birkdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bracebridge Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale and the 87th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bracebridge Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-16 | £266,749 |
| 11 Bracebridge Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-10-31 | £205,214 |
| 25 Bracebridge Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2019-02-07 | £387,085 |
| 7 Bracebridge Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2016-11-09 | £298,316 |
| 15 Bracebridge Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-09-05 | £236,398 |
PR8 6XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR8 6XH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Woods Primary School Ovington Drive , PR8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Woods Primary School Ovington Drive , PR8 6JW | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road , Birkdale PR8 4EL | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 2out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,405 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 | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | - not rated | 3,808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George V College Scarisbrick New Road , PR8 6LR | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educ8 Southport 197a Sussex Road , PR8 6DG | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , Southport PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellowfield School 27 Church Street , PR9 0QT | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighthelmston School 21 Waterloo Road , Birkdale PR8 2HL | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede School 4 Westcliffe Road , Birkdale PR8 2BN | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining at Tesco | Tesco, Town Lane Kew | 598 yd | |
| The Old Duke | The Old Duke, 290 Scarisbrick New Road | 724 yd | |
| Itsy Bitsy Thai | 63 Southport Road, Scarisbrick | 741 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 284 Scarisbrick New Road | 770 yd | |
| Terence Burgess Education Cent | Queenscourt Hospice, Town Lane Kew | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse | 70 Folkestone Road | 300 yd | |
| Forty Seven | 47 Ovington Drive | 316 yd | |
| The Richmond | 234 Scarisbrick New Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia's Fish Bar | 45 Ovington Drive | 458 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Town Lane | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Town Lane Kew | 598 yd | |
| RVS Hospital Shop | Southport And Formby District Hospital, Town Lane Kew | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kew Woods Primary School OVINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| North West Spinal Unit TOWN LANE | swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Meols Park Recreation Ground MEOLS COP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.