Roe Lane is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 7HR 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 Roe Lane, Southport, PR9 7HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 7HT, PR9 7BD, PR9 7DH, PR9 7ET, PR9 7HX, PR9 7DT, PR9 7EU, PR9 7JG, PR9 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR9 7HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 7HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 20% | 21.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 63.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 45.9% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 11.2% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 20.9% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 39.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.5% | 97.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roe Lane was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roe Lane has the 28th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 254th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park House, 73 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-03-21 | £542,451 |
| 67 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-12 | £313,577 |
| 55 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-08-30 | £384,193 |
| 43 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-01-27 | £369,017 |
| 69 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-05-28 | £287,568 |
PR9 7HR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR9 7HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 1,919 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 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 2,009 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 | 3,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 5,137 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 | 1,509 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 | 1,468 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 | 2,007 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Deli | 36 Hesketh Drive | 293 yd | |
| GP Hall Ltd | Hesketh Park Cafe, Park Crescent | 739 yd | |
| St Simon & St Judes Church | St Simon & St Judes Church, Old Park Lane | 762 yd | |
| McCarthy and Stone - Brunlees Court | Brunlees Court, 19-23 Cambridge Road | 771 yd | |
| Flight 22 | 98-100B Bispham Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word of Mouth | 27 Hesketh Drive | 355 yd | |
| The Mount Pleasant | 107 Manchester Road | 816 yd | |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club | North Meols Lawn Tennis Club, Mill Lane Crescent | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily's Sandwich Bar | 22 Old Park Lane | 737 yd | |
| Hanoi House | 141 Manchester Road | 754 yd | |
| The Farmhouse Kitchen | 82a Old Park Lane | 768 yd | |
| Sicily Pizza | 135 Bispham Road | 773 yd | |
| Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar | 100a Bispham Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery Sports Ground ROE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 75 yd |
| Southport Argyle Lawn Tennis Club ARGYLE ROAD | tennis courts | 976 yd |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club Mill Lane Crescent | tennis courts | 1,048 yd |
| Devonshire Road Recreation Ground TARLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 55.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.4% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.