Sussex Road, Southport, PR9 0SR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR9 0SR is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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	49.3%	46.1%	-3.2%	51.0%	-4.9%
Male	50.7%	53.9%	3.2%	49.0%	4.9%

Partnership Status

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 0SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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	34.5%	43.1%	8.6%	37.9%	5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	40.1%	36.4%	-3.7%	44.2%	-7.8%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.9%	3.7%	2.8%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	16.8%	10.4%	-6.4%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	6.9%	6.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	0.2%

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	40%	40%	0.0%	48.4%	-8.4%
Good health	40.7%	32.2%	-8.5%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	14%	19.7%	5.7%	12.7%	7.0%
Bad health	4.3%	5%	0.7%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1%	3.1%	2.1%	1.2%	1.9%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.1%	21.9%	-2.2%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	11.9%	-4.9%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	13%	-6.4%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	3%	3.3%	0.3%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	23.7%	10.8%	16.9%	6.8%
Degree or Similar	18.1%	22.6%	4.5%	33.8%	-11.2%
Other	5.6%	3.7%	-1.9%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	0.7%	1.2%
Pakistani	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	93.7%	89.7%	-4.0%	81.4%	8.3%
Arab	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% 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	88%	80.7%	-7.3%	83.2%	-2.5%
European Union	6.3%	11.2%	4.9%	6.1%	5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.3%	80.7%	-5.6%	83.2%	-2.5%
10+ Years	2%	13.1%	11.1%	9.8%	3.3%
5-10 Years	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	2.2%	-5.1%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.7%	76.7%	-7.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	5.6%	1.3%	4.3%
Other EU countries	4%	1.5%	2.5%
Turkey	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
North Africa	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	16.4%	13.5%	2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Sussex Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Road was 141.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% higher than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sussex Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 155th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.6%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PR9 0SR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Sussex Road are based on 366 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 Sussex Road, Southport, PR9 0SR

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR9 0SR

Average Price
£198,844

Semi-Detached
£188,397

Terraced
£209,478

Detached
£460,946

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,693

Other
£314,285

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sussex Road

Average Price
£223,060

Semi-Detached
£217,876

Terraced
£197,846

Detached
£359,253

Flats/Maisonettes
£100,966

Other
£291,635

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sussex Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Sussex Road, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-09-20	£210,062
Flat 2 44 Sussex Road, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2024-09-17	£112,035
39 Sussex Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£141,500	2024-05-17	£153,555
23 Sussex Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-08-05	£214,859
31 Sussex Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-05-16	£179,079

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR9 0SR

Employment

PR9 0SR 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	89
Part-Time Employee	38
Retired	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	16
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	13
Education	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA	4out of 4	3,162 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	437 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS	3out of 4	600 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU	3out of 4	967 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU	3out of 4	983 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB	3out of 4	1,337 yd	Community 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	4out of 4	1,672 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	2,573 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF	1out of 4	3,026 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT	4out of 4	3,886 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT	3out of 4	4,800 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT	- not rated	377 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 , PR9 0TZ	- not rated	244 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	3,243 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA	4out of 4	3,302 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Live to Learn CIC	49a Windsor Road	204 yd
Costa Coffee	10-11 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road	327 yd
Mornington Road Centre	Day Centre, Mornington Road	378 yd
Clouds Restaurant	Mornington Building, Southport College, Mornington Road	422 yd
Kids Planet	Yarrow House Nursery, 80a Manchester Road	422 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zetland Hotel	53 Zetland Street	148 yd
Railway Club	106 Sussex Road	370 yd
The Cock and Rabbit	69 Manchester Road	394 yd
Blue Anchor	Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road	493 yd
The Mount Pleasant	107 Manchester Road	549 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yu Yin	28 Ashley Road	147 yd
New Golden Star	74a Manchester Road	321 yd
Sahara Takeaway	74 Manchester Road	322 yd
Panda Garden	34 St Lukes Road	365 yd
South Garden Fish & Chips Shop	17 Forest Road	474 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda, Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road	327 yd
B&M Retail Ltd	2 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road	420 yd
Lidl	21 Virginia Street	711 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Lord Street	775 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket, Lord Street	835 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southport College Sports Centre MORNINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	452 yd
Anvil Gym HART STREET	health and fitness suite	628 yd
Ymca (Southport) (Closed) Hoghton Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts	643 yd
Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET	health and fitness suite	748 yd
Everlast Fitness Club (Southport) 34-36 34-36 TULKETH STREET	health and fitness suite	866 yd
Stutelea Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Alexandra Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	987 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	2.9%
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	79.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	26.37 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PR9 0SR