Buccleuch Street is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH41 8HX 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 Buccleuch Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH41 8HY, CH41 8JE, CH41 8JP, CH41 8JQ, CH41 8JL, CH41 7AF, CH41 8ER, CH41 7AL, CH41 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH41 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 64.2% | 64.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.3% | 17.2% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 30.6% | 49.2% | 18.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 26.5% | 15.6% | -10.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 4.6% | -7.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8HX this area, 30.5% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.2% | 30.5% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.8% | 21.6% | 18.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 91.9% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 98.6% | 90.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 90.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buccleuch Street was 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buccleuch Street has the 38th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 490th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Buccleuch Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,995 | 2017-08-25 | £143,783 |
The percentage of student residents living in CH41 8HX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 2,847 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 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Portland Laird Street , Claughton CH41 0AB | 1out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Gautby Road , Bidston CH41 7DU | 2out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Price Street , CH41 8DU | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Love Lane , CH44 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Oldershaw School Valkyrie Road , CH45 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,483 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 | 940 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 2,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Cafe, St James Centre | Open Door Cafe, St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 114 yd | |
| Specialty Coffee To Go | 32 Upper Brassey Street, Birkenhead | 483 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 141 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 546 yd | |
| Goodfellas Cafe | 60a Hoylake Road, Bidston | 675 yd | |
| Aisushi | 38 Upton Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Public House | 294 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 184 yd | |
| The Bidston | Bidston Hotel, 50 Hoylake Road | 604 yd | |
| Birkenhead park RFC | Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club, 141 Park Road North | 750 yd | |
| The Claughton | The Claughton Hotel, 50 Upton Road | 927 yd | |
| Houlihans Variety Club | 19-19A Upton Road, Claughton | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 269 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 194 yd | |
| Dinos Pizzeria | 183 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 420 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | Sea Breeze Fish Bar, Bidston | 464 yd | |
| Golden Hoylake | 20 Hoylake Road, Bidston | 476 yd | |
| Fire Fried Chicken & Kitchen | 22 Hoylake Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Street Superstore | 360 - 362 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 159 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Stanley Road, Birkenhead | 351 yd | |
| Iceland | Stanley Road, Birkenhead | 351 yd | |
| Miller Convenience T/A Go Local | 36 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 821 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 69 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Park Rugby Club PARK ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 756 yd |
| Wirral Hospitals School (Joseph Paxton Campus) PARK ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 799 yd |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College PARK ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Kilgarth School CAVENDISH STREET | 963 yd | |
| Victoria Park RANKIN STREET | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.