Manchester Road is in Southport and in Sefton district. PR9 9AY is located in the Cambridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR9 9HW, PR9 9AS, PR9 9AZ, PR9 0BF, PR9 9BG, PR9 0QX, PR9 0QZ, PR9 9HN, PR9 9HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR9 9AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.7% | 48% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR9 9AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 44.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 33.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 11.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.8% | 52.1% | 16.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 41% | 30.5% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.4% | 24% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 36.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 89% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 80.6% | 78.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 17% | 12.2% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 78.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 213.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.0% higher than the Cambridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge and the 78th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 15 Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-03-28 | £103,533 |
| 27 Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-02-26 | £331,320 |
| 35 Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-16 | £272,475 |
| 23A Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2023-07-10 | £209,200 |
| Flat 2 15 Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-03-16 | £114,526 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PR9 9AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossens Nursery School Preston New Road , PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Manchester Road , PR9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Hampton Road , PR8 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Norwood Crescent , PR9 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linaker Primary School Sefton Street , PR8 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community 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 | 2,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley High School Fleetwood Road , PR9 9TF | 1out of 4 | 2,779 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 | 2,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 5,085 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 | 305 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 | 424 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 | 3,153 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse School Preston New Road , Churchtown PR9 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lavender House Day Spa | 3 Manchester Road | 181 yd | |
| Marco | 12 Union Street | 257 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Breakfast Club | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hoghton Street | 271 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Luncheon Club | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hoghton Street | 271 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Parish Centre | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hoghton Street | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock and Rabbit | 69 Manchester Road | 223 yd | |
| Guest House | 14-16 Union Street | 257 yd | |
| Mavericks | 671 Lord Street | 320 yd | |
| Beer Inn | 657 Lord Street | 330 yd | |
| Coopers Bar Southport | 4 Tower Buildings, Leicester Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro | Trafalgar House, 4-6 Union Street | 256 yd | |
| Scoozi | 12 Union Street | 275 yd | |
| Hamlett's | 1B Union Street | 305 yd | |
| Sahara Takeaway | 74 Manchester Road | 320 yd | |
| New Golden Star | 74a Manchester Road | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Lord Street | 252 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Albert Road | 351 yd | |
| Plaza Supermarket | 571 Lord Street | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Lord Street | 510 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Central 12 Retail Park, Derby Road | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Southport) (Closed) Hoghton Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 145 yd |
| Southport College Sports Centre MORNINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Stutelea Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Southport) 34-36 34-36 TULKETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Victoria Leisure PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Southport Golf Links SOUTHPORT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SOUTHPORT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PARK ROAD WEST | golf | 918 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Southport) LORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Body Pulse Fitness - Warehouse Gym UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 UNIT 3 REAR OF 30 VIRGINIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| The Vincent Hotel LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 962 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.5% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.