Balmoral Drive is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 8QH 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 8QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 8PY, PR9 7NS, PR9 8QQ, PR9 8QP, PR9 8PZ, PR9 7NL, PR9 8QW, PR9 8PW, PR9 7NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR9 8QH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 33.7% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 43.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 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 | 43.7% | 40.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 20.4% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 19.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 21.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 21.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.2% | 94% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Drive was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.6% lower than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balmoral Drive has the lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 21st lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-04-25 | £320,000 |
| 65 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-14 | £263,033 |
| 87 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-30 | £256,059 |
| 85 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-05-18 | £291,230 |
| 91 Balmoral Drive, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-11-11 | £289,479 |
PR9 8QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 325 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 | 308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchtown Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Churchtown PR9 7NN | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive , Churchtown PR9 9RR | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshside Primary School Elswick Road , Marshside PR9 9XA | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Rufford Road , Crossens PR9 8JH | 3out of 4 | 1,338 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 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meols Cop High School Meols Cop Road , PR8 6JS | 4out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Community 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 | 3,557 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 | 331 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden College 40 Derby Road , PR9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdons of Southport | 169 Preston New Road | 605 yd | |
| Botanic Gardens Cafe | Cafe, Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road | 650 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Churchtown Primary School, St Cuthberts Road | 698 yd | |
| Cambridge Road Cafe & Bar | 129 Cambridge Road | 762 yd | |
| Botanic Road Bar & Eatery | 98 Botanic Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchtown Conservative Club | 38A St Cuthberts Road | 698 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | Hesketh Arms, Botanic Road | 777 yd | |
| Arthurs | 147 Cambridge Road | 835 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | 35 Marshside Road | 850 yd | |
| The Marsh Harrier | Fylde Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | 5a Preston New Road | 711 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 142b Cambridge Road | 845 yd | |
| Straits Kitchen | 101 Lytham Road | 865 yd | |
| Subway | 148 Cambridge Road | 870 yd | |
| Fylde Fish Bar | 117 Fylde Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Preston New Road | 677 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Fylde Road | 903 yd | |
| Fylde Road Pharmacy | 117 Fylde Road | 903 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 115 Marshside Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bankfield Lane BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Presfield School PRESTON NEW ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Peterhouse School PRESTON NEW ROAD | 436 yd | |
| Preston New Road Recreation Ground LARKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Crossens Recreation Ground RIDGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Marshside Health Club And Swims'Cool' UNIT 7 UNIT 7 SLAIDBURN CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.