Cardigan Avenue is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH41 4NH is located in the Birkenhead and Tranmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardigan Avenue, Birkenhead, CH41 4NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH41 4AR, CH41 6ES, CH41 6EY, CH41 4AW, L41 4AX, CH41 4BX, CH41 6HG, CH41 6EA, CH41 6JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH41 4NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% | 50.3% | -9.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 40.6% | 49.7% | 9.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 41.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 30.4% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 28.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -20.1% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.6% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 24.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 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.
In the area around CH41 4NH this area, 39.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.1% | 39.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 21.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 9.9% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 13.4% | 17% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 16.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.3% | 65.6% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 71% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 25.2% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 19.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 70.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 0% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardigan Avenue was 1186.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 716.2% higher than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cardigan Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 4th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 484.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cardigan Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-05-14 | £53,072 |
| 10 Cardigan Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-06-19 | £129,061 |
| 8 Cardigan Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £69,995 | 2006-05-05 | £110,441 |
| 10 Cardigan Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2005-01-11 | £62,420 |
| 8 Cardigan Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £52,950 | 2003-03-26 | £157,209 |
CH41 4NH 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 4out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathcart Street Primary School Dover Close , CH41 3JY | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Aberdeen Street , CH41 4HS | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Hollybank Road , CH41 2SY | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Park Grove , CH41 2TD | 2out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 9 - 11 St Johns Square | 144 yd | |
| Wirral Multicultural Centre | Wirral Multicultural Centre, Birkenhead | 154 yd | |
| Waterstones and Café W | 188 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 171 yd | |
| Bananas | The Guild Hall, 128 Oliver Street, Birkenhead | 172 yd | |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre | 140 Claughton Road, Birkenhead | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mackenzie | 162 Claughton Road, Birkenhead | 108 yd | |
| The Mackenzie | 134 Claughton Road, Birkenhead | 142 yd | |
| The Garrick Snug | The Garrick Snug, Birkenhead | 144 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | The Europa Centre, Europa Square | 209 yd | |
| Seamus O'donnell's | 40 Exmouth Street, Birkenhead | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Wirral Point, 132 Claughton Road | 107 yd | |
| Forked Up Vegan Kitchen | The Lauries Claughton Road, Birkenhead | 202 yd | |
| Greggs | 44b Borough Pavement, Birkenhead | 231 yd | |
| Alexandra Coffee | P11, Birkenhead Market Claughton Road | 265 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | Kiosk 2 Food Court, The Pyramids | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 244 yd | |
| Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 317 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 20-24 Princes Pavement, Birkenhead | 359 yd | |
| ABI Express | 10-12 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 481 yd | |
| Sham Shop | 27 - 29 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Europa Pools Leisure Centre CONWAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 276 yd |
| The Hive Youth Zone BRIGHT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 324 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birkenhead) (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Oxton Road | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Ymca (Birkenhead) (Closed) Whetstone Lane | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Birkenhead Youth Club WATSON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 589 yd |
| Titans Gym 3-5 3-5 THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 975 yd | |
| Drill At Grange Road West GRANGE ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.