Merlewood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR9 7NS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.7%	56.5%	-0.2%	51.0%	5.5%
Male	43.3%	43.5%	0.2%	49.0%	-5.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.8%	25.9%	3.1%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	50.3%	-0.9%	44.2%	6.1%
Separated	3.3%	1.1%	-2.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	10.2%	12.2%	2.0%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	12.6%	10.6%	-2.0%	6.1%	4.5%

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	49.2%	47.5%	-1.7%	48.4%	-0.9%
Good health	30.7%	35.6%	4.9%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	15.4%	12.8%	-2.6%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	3.9%	2.7%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.4%	15.9%	-5.5%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	4.2%	-9.3%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	19%	-1.0%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.9%	2.3%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	21.2%	6.3%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	21.4%	29.1%	7.7%	33.8%	-4.7%
Other	3.3%	2.6%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	3.1%	-2.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	99.1%	0.7%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	98%	93.6%	-4.4%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	1.2%	5%	3.8%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	92.7%	-4.5%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	76.7%	11.2%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.1%	37.2%	-16.1%
Christian	67.4%	46.2%	21.2%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	9.6%	6.0%	3.6%

Safety

Is Merlewood Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlewood Avenue was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merlewood Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR9 7NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Merlewood Avenue are based on 61 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 Merlewood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR9 7NS

Average Price
£260,853

Semi-Detached
£259,329

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£287,519

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlewood Avenue

Average Price
£265,737

Semi-Detached
£265,054

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£285,907

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlewood AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Merlewood Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-01-29	£238,884
52 Merlewood Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2024-07-12	£215,065
40 Merlewood Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-10-27	£246,100
18 Merlewood Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2023-09-04	£198,109
22 Merlewood Avenue, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-06-14	£177,795

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR9 7NS

Employment

PR9 7NS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR9 7NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	73
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	10
Construction	9
Education	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	454 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Larkfield Primary School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA	3out of 4	438 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN	3out of 4	533 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR	4out of 4	852 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Rufford Road , Crossens PR9 8JH	3out of 4	1,392 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marshside Primary School Elswick Road , Marshside PR9 9XA	3out of 4	1,437 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF	1out of 4	1,450 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS	4out of 4	3,410 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	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	3,573 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Presfield High School and Specialist College Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA	3out of 4	481 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA	4out of 4	499 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ	- not rated	3,558 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Botanic Gardens Cafe	Cafe, Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road	591 yd
Fun 4 Kidz	Churchtown Primary School, St Cuthberts Road	680 yd
Langdons of Southport	169 Preston New Road	746 yd
Botanic Road Bar & Eatery	98 Botanic Road	779 yd
Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar	129 Cambridge Road	798 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Churchtown Conservative Club	38A St Cuthberts Road	680 yd
Hesketh Arms	Hesketh Arms, Botanic Road	731 yd
Arthurs	147 Cambridge Road	855 yd
Bold Arms	59-61 Botanic Road	880 yd
St Patricks Social Club	35 Marshside Road	937 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr Chips	5a Preston New Road	763 yd
Domino's Pizza	142b Cambridge Road	874 yd
Subway	148 Cambridge Road	894 yd
Aziz Curries	131 Rufford Road	976 yd
Sea Palace	127 Rufford Road	1,012 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	4 Preston New Road	718 yd
Co-op	117 Fylde Road	1,066 yd
Fylde Road Pharmacy	117 Fylde Road	1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bankfield Lane BANKFIELD LANE	grass pitches	257 yd
Presfield School PRESTON NEW ROAD		578 yd
Peterhouse School PRESTON NEW ROAD		592 yd
Preston New Road Recreation Ground LARKFIELD LANE	grass pitches	663 yd
Crossens Recreation Ground RIDGE CLOSE	grass pitches	990 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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	55.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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