Beresford Gardens is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 7NU is located in the Meols electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beresford Gardens, Southport, PR9 7NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 7LQ, PR9 9RH, PR9 9RJ, PR9 7PZ, PR9 9SG, PR9 9PU, PR9 9PE, PR9 7JB, PR9 9PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR9 7NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 7NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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 | 20.2% | 17.4% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 62.6% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 46.9% | 46.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 14.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 7.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 45.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.4% | 95.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beresford Gardens was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beresford Gardens has the 40th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Cambridge and the 338th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Beresford Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-09-01 | £535,938 |
| 3 Beresford Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2025-08-14 | £415,676 |
| 2 Beresford Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-07-27 | £435,690 |
| 4 Beresford Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-02-08 | £447,174 |
| 1 Beresford Gardens, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2014-06-20 | £511,462 |
PR9 7NU 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 7NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfield Primary School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , Birkdale PR8 4EX | 3out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Education Group Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V College Scarisbrick New Road , PR8 6LR | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Dene Preparatory School 59-76 Cambridge Road , PR9 9RH | - not rated | 78 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Presfield High School and Specialist College Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 2out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Southport 197a Sussex Road , PR8 6DG | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellowfield School 27 Church Street , PR9 0QT | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigzags @ St Patricks Ltd | 2A Radnor Drive | 430 yd | |
| Signature Bistro | 192 Cambridge Road | 490 yd | |
| Hesketh Golf Club | Hesketh Golf Links And Club House, 15 Cockle Dicks Lane | 493 yd | |
| Little Sparks Southport | 25 Botanic Road | 529 yd | |
| Remedy Churchtown | 33 Botanic Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthurs | 147 Cambridge Road | 485 yd | |
| Word of Mouth | 27 Hesketh Drive | 572 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | 35 Marshside Road | 574 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 46 Botanic Road | 580 yd | |
| Bold Arms | 59-61 Botanic Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 148 Cambridge Road | 444 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 142b Cambridge Road | 463 yd | |
| Pure Health | 7b Botanic Road | 513 yd | |
| Churchills | 75 Churchill Avenue | 550 yd | |
| Wingyjacks | 75 Churchill Avenue | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Preston New Road | 626 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 115 Marshside Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Golf Club COCKLE DICK'S LANE | golf | 832 yd |
| Southport Argyle Lawn Tennis Club ARGYLE ROAD | tennis courts | 842 yd |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club Mill Lane Crescent | tennis courts | 864 yd |
| The Rookery Sports Ground ROE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE MOSS LANE | golf | 1,003 yd |
| Presfield School PRESTON NEW ROAD | 1,082 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.