Russell Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 7RB 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 Russell Road, Southport, PR9 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 7RA, PR9 7RD, PR9 7SF, PR9 7AP, PR9 7SE, PR9 7SQ, PR9 7SL, PR9 7SP, PR9 7TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR9 7RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.9% | 34.7% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 45.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 11.3% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 43.8% | 43.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 34.2% | 22.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 23.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 92.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 87.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Road was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% higher than the Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norwood and the 402nd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Russell Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2025-04-09 | £164,000 |
| 20 Russell Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-09 | £135,101 |
| 64 Russell Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,990 | 2023-02-06 | £201,019 |
| 52 Russell Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-11-10 | £186,035 |
| 26 Russell Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-05 | £171,816 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,345 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 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 4out of 4 | 2,033 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 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 2,873 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 | 3,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 5,358 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 | 2,341 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 | 2,230 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 | 2,445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva | Arriva Bus Depot, Cobden Road | 219 yd | |
| The Indian Kitchen | 108 Bispham Road | 504 yd | |
| Flight 22 | 98-100B Bispham Road | 583 yd | |
| St Simon & St Judes Church | St Simon & St Judes Church, Old Park Lane | 644 yd | |
| Southport Community Centre | Norwood Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Old Links Golf Club | Moss Lane | 990 yd | |
| The Thatch and Thistle | 147 Norwood Road | 1,042 yd | |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club | North Meols Lawn Tennis Club, Mill Lane Crescent | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take Home Meals Kitchen | 75a Milton Street | 342 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 103 High Park Road | 429 yd | |
| The Sandwich Place | 132b Bispham Road | 457 yd | |
| Joarr Hot Food Emporium | 139 Bispham Road | 457 yd | |
| Sicily Pizza | 135 Bispham Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Road Recreation Ground RUSSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church Of England Primary School DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Devonshire Road Recreation Ground TARLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS CLUB HOUSE MOSS LANE | golf | 955 yd |
| North Meols Lawn Tennis Club Mill Lane Crescent | tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.