Gladstone Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 7AW is located in the Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gladstone Road, Southport, PR9 7AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 7TL, PR9 7AN, PR9 7AF, PR9 7TJ, PR9 7TR, PR9 7TN, PR9 7AG, PR9 7RW, PR9 7TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR9 7AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 31.2% | 43.3% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 37.5% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.2% | 47.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 15.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 15.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 27% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.7% | 96.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.7% | 96.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Road was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gladstone Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norwood and the 251st lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gladstone Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2022-04-29 | £156,489 |
| 11 Gladstone Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-12-19 | £212,887 |
| 3 Gladstone Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2014-10-17 | £150,773 |
| 7 Gladstone Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-07-26 | £218,546 |
| 11 Gladstone Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2007-08-10 | £183,026 |
PR9 7AW 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Woods Primary School Ovington Drive , PR8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 665 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 | 3,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 5,396 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 | 1,921 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 | 1,792 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 | 2,836 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Community Centre | Norwood Road | 354 yd | |
| Arriva | Arriva Bus Depot, Cobden Road | 391 yd | |
| Compassion Acts | 197a Sussex Road | 395 yd | |
| Flight 22 | 98-100B Bispham Road | 428 yd | |
| The Indian Kitchen | 108 Bispham Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thatch and Thistle | 147 Norwood Road | 536 yd | |
| Southport Football Club | Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take Home Meals Kitchen | 75a Milton Street | 372 yd | |
| Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar | 100a Bispham Road | 428 yd | |
| High Park Fish and Chips | 122 Bispham Road | 451 yd | |
| The Sandwich Place | 132b Bispham Road | 473 yd | |
| Sicily Pizza | 135 Bispham Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Meols Cop Centre, Foul Lane | 882 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Meols Cop Retail Park, Foul Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Road Recreation Ground RUSSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Merseyrail Community Stadium Haig Avenue | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church Of England Primary School DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Meols Park Recreation Ground MEOLS COP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| King George V College SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.