Cargill Grove is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 1PX is located in the Rock Ferry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cargill Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 1QA, CH42 1PN, CH42 1QD, CH62 1ET, CH42 1QH, CH62 1EN, CH62 1EW, CH42 1QR, CH62 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH42 1PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 CH42 1PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 56.7% | 52.6% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 30% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 41.7% | 48% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 27% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.3% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around CH42 1PX this area, 31.2% 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 31.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 15% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 19% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 13.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 92.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 98.2% | 93.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cargill Grove was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% higher than the Bebington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cargill Grove has the 40th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Bebington and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a much 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cargill Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-06-14 | £101,970 |
| 7 Cargill Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-09-14 | £148,654 |
| 10 Cargill Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,500 | 2021-12-17 | £125,037 |
| 4 Cargill Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-08-05 | £127,856 |
| 10 Cargill Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2005-07-13 | £131,941 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dell Primary School The Dell , Rock Ferry CH42 1PU | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Street Primary School Grove Street Primary School , Grove Street CH62 5BA | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Street Infant School Grove Street , New Ferry CH62 5BA | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Highfield South , Rock Ferry CH42 4NE | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Junior School Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LH | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ferry High School Ravenswood Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 4NY | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | - not rated | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bebington High Sports College Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | - not rated | 1,869 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 | 3,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 5,041 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 3out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utopia The Vikes , 40 Thorsway CH42 1NW | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Independent School 60 Mendip Road , CH42 8NU | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MGL Academy 26 Century Buildings , Tower Street L3 4BJ | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pershore House School 9 Prenton Lane , CH42 8LA | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways School Dingle Lane , L8 9UB | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon Club | St Marks C Of E Church, New Chester Road | 295 yd | |
| Freddies Bar | 36 Stanley Road, New Ferry | 369 yd | |
| The Cyclist | 70 New Chester Road, New Ferry | 475 yd | |
| Risa Spice | 43 New Chester Road | 520 yd | |
| Risa Spice | 43 New Chester Road, New Ferry | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John Masefield, Wetherspoons | The John Masefield, 70-72 New Chester Road | 528 yd | |
| Ex Civil Defence Club | 9 School Lane, New Ferry | 574 yd | |
| The Cleveland Arms | 31 Bebington Road | 677 yd | |
| Derby Arms | 2 Nelson Road, Rock Ferry | 695 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, Port Sunlight | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wei Feng Fish & Chips | 692 New Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 117 yd | |
| Capital Pizza | 9 New Chester Road, New Ferry | 241 yd | |
| Pizza Bar | 35 New Chester Road, New Ferry | 456 yd | |
| Tams Fish and Chips | 77 New Ferry Road, New Ferry | 480 yd | |
| New Ferry Fish Bar | 77 New Ferry Road, New Ferry | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis MFG Bebington | 26 Old Chester Road | 784 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry | 803 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 144 Bebington Road, Port Sunlight | 840 yd | |
| Bebington Food and Wine Convenience | 15 Old Chester Road, Bebington | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Ferry Park SEFTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Cammell Laird 1907 Fc CAMMELL LAIRD F C CAMMELL LAIRD F C ST PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Conway Playing Fields VICTORIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| New Ferry Village Hall GROVE STREET | 477 yd | |
| The University Academy (Closed) Ravenswood Avenue | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Mayfields Playing Fields SHOREFIELDS | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| St John Plessington Catholic College OLD CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 913 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 | 259.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.