Farm Close is in Churchtown, Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 7QB 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 Farm Close, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 7QN, PR9 7QR, PR9 7UB, PR9 7QE, PR9 7QP, PR9 7QQ, PR9 7QW, PR9 7PF, PR9 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR9 7QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 55.6% | 54.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44.4% | 45.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 7QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 16.5% | 17.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 64.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 50% | 47.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 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 | 18.2% | 15.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 41.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 92.4% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 98.9% | 93.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 93.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Close was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% higher than the Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norwood and the 442nd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Farm Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2024-07-19 | £373,737 |
| 25 Farm Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-11 | £352,177 |
| 27 Farm Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-04-12 | £431,643 |
| 1 Farm Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-01-20 | £350,832 |
| 20 Farm Close, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-02-28 | £356,955 |
PR9 7QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 7QB 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 7QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community 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 | 1,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 2,083 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 | 4,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon & St Judes Church | St Simon & St Judes Church, Old Park Lane | 400 yd | |
| Vintage Tea Room | 4 Botanic Road | 512 yd | |
| Meols Hall - Tithe Barn | Meols Hall, Botanic Road | 520 yd | |
| Little Sparks Southport | 25 Botanic Road | 599 yd | |
| La Tabella | 48 Botanic Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club | North Meols Lawn Tennis Club, Mill Lane Crescent | 229 yd | |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club | Moss Lane | 328 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 46 Botanic Road | 654 yd | |
| Bold Arms | 59-61 Botanic Road | 686 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | Hesketh Arms, Botanic Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Qila Takeaway | 6 High Park Road | 230 yd | |
| Emily's Sandwich Bar | 22 Old Park Lane | 323 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 103 High Park Road | 466 yd | |
| The Farmhouse Kitchen | 82a Old Park Lane | 549 yd | |
| Pure Health | 7b Botanic Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southport Old Links Golf Club SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE MOSS LANE | golf | 96 yd |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club Mill Lane Crescent | tennis courts | 188 yd |
| Devonshire Road Recreation Ground TARLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church Of England Primary School DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 484 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.