Browning Avenue is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 2DE 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 Browning Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 2DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 2DQ, CH42 2DF, CH42 2DG, CH42 2DN, CH42 2EA, CH42 2DW, CH42 2DA, CH42 2DJ, CH42 4PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH42 2DE 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 | 52.5% | 50.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.4% | 1.9% | 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 CH42 2DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 46.3% | 55.6% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 27.6% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 47.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 34% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 20.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 16.7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 25% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 20.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 95.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Avenue was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Bebington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Browning Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Bebington and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Browning Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-04-16 | £70,000 |
| 71 Browning Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2022-11-07 | £76,467 |
| 55 Browning Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-29 | £144,831 |
| 59 Browning Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-03-21 | £142,341 |
| 55 Browning Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-08-27 | £147,602 |
CH42 2DE 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 5,116 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 | 5,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Highfield South , Rock Ferry CH42 4NE | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rock Ferry Primary School Ionic Street , Rock Ferry CH42 2BL | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Drive Primary School Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry CH42 6RT | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Lane Primary School Park Road , Tranmere CH42 5PF | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Junior School Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys Cross Lane , Bebington CH63 3AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 4,394 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,747 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,196 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 | 5,223 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 | 3,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epirus Take Away Limited | 172 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 510 yd | |
| Ristanbul Turkish Bar & Grill | 181 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 572 yd | |
| Indigo Venue Limited | Lairdside Community Trust, 136 - 138 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 590 yd | |
| Albany Bowling Club | 42 Southdale Road, Rock Ferry | 750 yd | |
| Freddies Bar | 36 Stanley Road, New Ferry | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Parish Centre | Social Centre, St Annes Church | 289 yd | |
| The Rock Station | 11 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry | 297 yd | |
| Derby Arms | 2 Nelson Road, Rock Ferry | 424 yd | |
| The Bedford | 180 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 482 yd | |
| Rockvilla | 329 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Wah | 463 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 310 yd | |
| Pizza Nite | 580 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 324 yd | |
| Top Wok | 471 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 333 yd | |
| Double Lucky House | 471 Old Chester Road | 333 yd | |
| Luigis | 196 Bedford Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry | 131 yd | |
| Tesco | 212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry | 550 yd | |
| Lidl | 2A St Pauls Road, Rock Ferry | 819 yd | |
| Essentials | 15 - 17 Albany Road, Rock Ferry | 865 yd | |
| Late Shop | 48 Town Lane, Higher Bebington | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Byrne Avenue Recreation Centre (Closed) Byrne Avenue | swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Conway Playing Fields VICTORIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| The University Academy (Closed) Ravenswood Avenue | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Rock Ferry Primary School Sports Hall ROCK FERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL ROCK FERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL IONIC STREET | 717 yd | |
| Cammell Laird 1907 Fc CAMMELL LAIRD F C CAMMELL LAIRD F C ST PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| New Ferry Park SEFTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Prenton High School For Girls HESKETH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 240 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.