Norwood Crescent is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 7DU 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 Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 7EG, PR9 7EQ, PR9 9AD, PR9 9AB, PR9 7EE, PR9 7EF, PR9 7DP, PR8 6AZ, PR9 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR9 7DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49% | -0.3% | 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 vicinity of PR9 7DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 26.1% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 54.3% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 62.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 24.8% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 17.8% | 13.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 17.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 40.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.4% | 94.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwood Crescent was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwood Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kew and the 416th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-04-26 | £294,196 |
| 12 Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,500 | 2023-09-26 | £254,787 |
| 39 Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-31 | £344,428 |
| 39 Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-31 | £349,497 |
| 73 Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-17 | £251,954 |
PR9 7DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR9 7DU 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 33 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 4,708 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 | 1,265 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 | 1,180 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 | 2,479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,542 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight 22 | 98-100B Bispham Road | 540 yd | |
| The Indian Kitchen | 108 Bispham Road | 612 yd | |
| Kids Planet | Yarrow House Nursery, 80a Manchester Road | 714 yd | |
| Southport Community Centre | Norwood Road | 715 yd | |
| Compassion Acts | 197a Sussex Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Pleasant | 107 Manchester Road | 677 yd | |
| Railway Club | 106 Sussex Road | 751 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road | 784 yd | |
| Zetland Hotel | 53 Zetland Street | 807 yd | |
| Word of Mouth | 27 Hesketh Drive | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woks Cooking | 2 Lesley Road | 321 yd | |
| Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar | 100a Bispham Road | 540 yd | |
| Hanoi House | 141 Manchester Road | 603 yd | |
| High Park Fish and Chips | 122 Bispham Road | 625 yd | |
| Sicily Pizza | 135 Bispham Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery Sports Ground ROE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 832 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 | 98.2% |
| 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.