Cavendish Street is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH41 8AG is located in the Bidston and St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH41 8BA, CH41 8BX, CH41 8BU, CH41 8AJ, CH41 8BY, CH41 8AD, CH41 8AL, CH41 8DP, CH41 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH41 8AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.6% | 49.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 CH41 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 44.1% | 54.9% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 30.2% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 7.6% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 42.1% | 11.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 39.8% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 10.7% | -11.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 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 | 36% | 21.2% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.1% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 31.1% | 18.1% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.1% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 98.5% | 90.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 89.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Street was 148.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Street has the 39th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 133rd highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-06-21 | £124,942 |
| 10 Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-25 | £129,590 |
| 24 Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2021-08-18 | £119,826 |
| 4 Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-08-30 | £110,802 |
| 28 Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-05-30 | £121,891 |
CH41 8AG 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,682 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 | 3,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 3,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Price Street , CH41 8DU | 4out of 4 | 214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Portland Laird Street , Claughton CH41 0AB | 1out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Aberdeen Street , CH41 4HS | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathcart Street Primary School Dover Close , CH41 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community 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 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Oldershaw School Valkyrie Road , CH45 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,264 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 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 214 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bs Cafe | 443 Price Street, Birkenhead | 441 yd | |
| Lolly's Ice Cream | Unit 13, 403 Corporation Road, Birkenhead | 476 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 141 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 485 yd | |
| Caffe Cream | Birkenhead Park Pavilion Park Drive, Birkenhead | 505 yd | |
| Price Street Sports Lounge Limited | Unit 21, Price Street Business Centre, 422 Price Street | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead park RFC | Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club, 141 Park Road North | 443 yd | |
| Park View Hotel | Park View Hotel, 426 - 428 Price Street, Birkenhead | 463 yd | |
| Bell Mobility Ltd. | Unit 14, Price Street Business Centre, 422 Price Street | 526 yd | |
| Myrtle Inn | 1 Old Bidston Road, Birkenhead | 560 yd | |
| Christies Bar | Christies Bar, 447 Cleveland Street, Birkenhead | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in 1 Express | 122 Duke Street, Birkenhead | 346 yd | |
| Choices Bar | 124 Duke Street | 347 yd | |
| Bluebell | 126 Duke Street, Birkenhead | 348 yd | |
| Hurst's Bakery | 113 Duke Street, Birkenhead | 379 yd | |
| Alex Pizza | 4 Mallaby Street | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Convenience T/A Go Local | 36 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 197 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 69 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 212 yd | |
| McColls | 10-12 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,008 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-15 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,066 yd | |
| Laird Street Superstore | 360 - 362 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilgarth School CAVENDISH STREET | 204 yd | |
| Birkenhead Park CAVENDISH ROAD | tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Rugby Club PARK ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 445 yd |
| Birkenhead St Mary'S Cricket Club ASHVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Wirral Hospitals School (Joseph Paxton Campus) PARK ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Cricket Club PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College PARK ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| The Birkenhead Park School THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL PARK ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.