Hartwood Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 9AN 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 Hartwood Road, Southport, PR9 9AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 9DU, PR9 9AA, PR9 9DY, PR9 9BY, PR9 9AW, PR9 9AJ, PR9 9BX, PR9 9DR, PR9 9AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR9 9AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 28.5% | 39.2% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 48.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 55.5% | 54.4% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 6.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9AN this area, 8.9% 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 | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 39.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 98.7% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 94.2% | 97% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 96.8% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartwood Road was 157.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% higher than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hartwood Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kew and the 131st highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hartwood Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2024-01-09 | £317,843 |
| 30 Hartwood Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-10-23 | £505,752 |
| 51 Hartwood Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-10-09 | £384,116 |
| 18 Hartwood Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-08 | £359,280 |
| 20 Hartwood Road, Southport, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-05-28 | £390,270 |
PR9 9AN 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,629 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 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Devonshire Road , PR9 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 2,604 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 | 2,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport College Mornington Road , PR9 0TT | - not rated | 873 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 | 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 | 2,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Planet | Yarrow House Nursery, 80a Manchester Road | 336 yd | |
| Live to Learn CIC | 49a Windsor Road | 379 yd | |
| Leyland Road Methodist Church | Leyland Road Methodist Church, Leyland Road | 510 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 3 Hart Street | 656 yd | |
| GP Hall Ltd | Hesketh Park Cafe, Park Crescent | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Pleasant | 107 Manchester Road | 339 yd | |
| Zetland Hotel | 53 Zetland Street | 431 yd | |
| Railway Club | 106 Sussex Road | 485 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Road | 577 yd | |
| The Cock and Rabbit | 69 Manchester Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naughty But Nicer | 118 Manchester Road | 273 yd | |
| Hanoi House | 141 Manchester Road | 275 yd | |
| Tom's Fish & Chip Shop | 117 Manchester Road | 339 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 34 St Lukes Road | 437 yd | |
| Woks Cooking | 2 Lesley Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 905 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 2 Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 997 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143-149 Bispham Road | 1,083 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Lord Street | 1,089 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Albert Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery Sports Ground ROE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Anvil Gym HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Southport College Sports Centre MORNINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Ymca (Southport) (Closed) Hoghton Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 987 yd |
| Stutelea Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.1% |
| 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.