Knowsley Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 0HW is located in the Cambridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knowsley Road, Southport, PR9 0HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 0NF, PR9 0JQ, PR9 0JG, PR9 0JP, PR9 0JT, PR9 0HN, PR9 0NE, PR9 0JS, PR9 0BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR9 0HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 PR9 0HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 46.6% | 45.2% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 16.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 16.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 27.9% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -20.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 30% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 30.6% | 11.1% | 12.7% | 17.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around PR9 0HW this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 33.2% | 9.3% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 23.6% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 92.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 86.1% | 80.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 80.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowsley Road was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowsley Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 301st lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Knowsley Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-07-13 | £436,513 |
| 38 Knowsley Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-05-14 | £536,290 |
| 31 Knowsley Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-08-12 | £503,539 |
| 31 Knowsley Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-08-12 | £482,879 |
| 29 Knowsley Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2001-01-12 | £579,744 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 2,842 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 | 3,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 4,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 1,168 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 | 1,287 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 | 2,712 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | Southport Municipal Golf Cours, Park Road West | 182 yd | |
| Park Golf Club | Park Road West | 182 yd | |
| Albany Oasis | 6 Albany Road | 330 yd | |
| Cherish (Reach and Connect) | 65-67 Albert Road | 348 yd | |
| Be Free Coffee House | Lakeside Christian Centre, Fairway | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Golf Club (Bar) | Southport Municipal Golf Cours, Park Road West | 183 yd | |
| Imperial Hotel | 38 Albert Road | 379 yd | |
| Southport Bridge Club Limited | 12 Albert Road | 504 yd | |
| Coopers Bar Southport | 4 Tower Buildings, Leicester Street | 696 yd | |
| Mavericks | 671 Lord Street | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoozi | 12 Union Street | 881 yd | |
| Pomodoro | Trafalgar House, 4-6 Union Street | 895 yd | |
| Hamlett's | 1B Union Street | 913 yd | |
| Foodelicious | 4b Bold Street | 979 yd | |
| Tom's Fish & Chip Shop | 117 Manchester Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 Albert Road | 560 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Lord Street | 772 yd | |
| Plaza Supermarket | 571 Lord Street | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southport Golf Links SOUTHPORT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SOUTHPORT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PARK ROAD WEST | golf | 114 yd |
| Lakeside Christian Centre FAIRWAY | squash courts | 331 yd |
| Stutelea Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Ymca (Southport) (Closed) Hoghton Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 863 yd |
| Southport Argyle Lawn Tennis Club ARGYLE ROAD | tennis courts | 911 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.3% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.