Balmoral Drive is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 8QF is located in the Meols electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balmoral Drive, Southport, PR9 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 8QD, PR9 8QL, PR9 8QB, PR9 8PH, PR9 8QE, PR9 7NR, PR9 7LX, PR9 8PY, PR9 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR9 8QF 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Drive 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.
Balmoral Drive 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2019-05-08 | £390,179 |
| 82 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2018-11-23 | £359,635 |
| 80 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2018-08-17 | £297,621 |
| 82 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-07-27 | £400,398 |
| 86 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2012-03-08 | £256,885 |
PR9 8QF 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 8QF 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield Primary School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshside Primary School Elswick Road , Marshside PR9 9XA | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Rufford Road , Crossens PR9 8JH | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stamford Road , PR8 4EX | 2out of 4 | 5,430 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 | 3,246 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 | 309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun 4 Kidz | Churchtown Primary School, St Cuthberts Road | 408 yd | |
| Botanic Gardens Cafe | Cafe, Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road | 414 yd | |
| Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar | 129 Cambridge Road | 452 yd | |
| Botanic Road Bar & Eatery | 98 Botanic Road | 553 yd | |
| Signature Bistro | 192 Cambridge Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchtown Conservative Club | 38A St Cuthberts Road | 408 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | Hesketh Arms, Botanic Road | 513 yd | |
| Arthurs | 147 Cambridge Road | 524 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | 35 Marshside Road | 582 yd | |
| Bold Arms | 59-61 Botanic Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | 5a Preston New Road | 407 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 142b Cambridge Road | 534 yd | |
| Subway | 148 Cambridge Road | 559 yd | |
| Straits Kitchen | 101 Lytham Road | 851 yd | |
| Pure Health | 7b Botanic Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Preston New Road | 368 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 115 Marshside Road | 904 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Fylde Road | 996 yd | |
| Fylde Road Pharmacy | 117 Fylde Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presfield School PRESTON NEW ROAD | 364 yd | |
| Peterhouse School PRESTON NEW ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Bankfield Lane BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Preston New Road Recreation Ground LARKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Fleetwood Hesketh Sports Club FYLDE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.