Roe Lane is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 7PJ 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 Roe Lane, Southport, PR9 7PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 7HD, PR9 7PD, PR9 7EU, PR9 7HA, PR9 7JE, PR9 7PX, PR9 7HB, PR9 7JG, PR9 7ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR9 7PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 31.3% | 31.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 55.1% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 57.6% | 46.9% | -10.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 40.4% | 12.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around PR9 7PJ this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 24.6% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 88.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.5% | 91.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 90.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roe Lane was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% lower than the Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Roe Lane has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norwood and the 4th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-10-11 | £592,786 |
| 134 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-05-23 | £449,196 |
| 120A Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £990 | 2023-07-30 | £1,041 |
| 112A Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,250 | 2023-07-14 | £387,995 |
| 126 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £705,355 | 2022-08-12 | £757,314 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,714 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 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN | 3out of 4 | 1,327 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 | 1,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 1,977 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 | 3,849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 5,401 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 | 1,846 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 | 1,794 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 | 1,809 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 282 yd | |
| St Simon & St Judes Church | St Simon & St Judes Church, Old Park Lane | 436 yd | |
| The Indian Kitchen | 108 Bispham Road | 685 yd | |
| Flight 22 | 98-100B Bispham Road | 710 yd | |
| Vintage Tea Room | 4 Botanic Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word of Mouth | 27 Hesketh Drive | 287 yd | |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club | North Meols Lawn Tennis Club, Mill Lane Crescent | 650 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 46 Botanic Road | 908 yd | |
| Bold Arms | 59-61 Botanic Road | 969 yd | |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club | Moss Lane | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily's Sandwich Bar | 22 Old Park Lane | 384 yd | |
| Lal Qila Takeaway | 6 High Park Road | 472 yd | |
| The Farmhouse Kitchen | 82a Old Park Lane | 493 yd | |
| Joarr Hot Food Emporium | 139 Bispham Road | 626 yd | |
| Sicily Pizza | 135 Bispham Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery Sports Ground ROE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club Mill Lane Crescent | tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Devonshire Road Recreation Ground TARLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE MOSS LANE | golf | 763 yd |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church Of England Primary School DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 854 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.