Tennyson Avenue is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 2DJ 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 Tennyson Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 2DH, CH42 2DL, CH42 2BZ, CH42 2EA, CH42 2DD, CH42 2DB, CH42 2DA, CH42 2EU, CH42 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH42 2DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.5% | 48.5% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.5% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 44.5% | 46.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 37% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 15.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 19.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 26.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 97.5% | 95% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Avenue was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.5% higher than the Bebington average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Tennyson Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Bebington and the 241st highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Tennyson Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2024-05-31 | £96,813 |
| 18 Tennyson Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2023-09-04 | £130,973 |
| 11 Tennyson Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-03-20 | £168,606 |
| 3 Tennyson Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-06-30 | £138,527 |
| 3 Tennyson Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-12-19 | £101,226 |
CH42 2DJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CH42 2DJ 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,982 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 | 5,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,246 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 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rock Ferry Primary School Ionic Street , Rock Ferry CH42 2BL | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Lane Primary School Park Road , Tranmere CH42 5PF | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Drive Primary School Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry CH42 6RT | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Junior School Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,152 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 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys Cross Lane , Bebington CH63 3AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,645 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 | 2,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,610 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,055 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 | 5,086 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 | 3,528 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 | 2,545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 3,612 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 | 3,720 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 | 369 yd | |
| Indigo Venue Limited | Lairdside Community Trust, 136 - 138 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 448 yd | |
| Albany Bowling Club | 42 Southdale Road, Rock Ferry | 691 yd | |
| Ristanbul Turkish Bar & Grill | 181 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 714 yd | |
| YUM | 276 Old Chester Road, Tranmere | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock Station | 11 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry | 156 yd | |
| St Anne's Parish Centre | Social Centre, St Annes Church | 159 yd | |
| Derby Arms | 2 Nelson Road, Rock Ferry | 334 yd | |
| The Bedford | 180 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 343 yd | |
| Rockvilla | 329 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigis | 196 Bedford Road | 306 yd | |
| Al's Pizza | 176 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 356 yd | |
| Man Wah | 463 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 452 yd | |
| Pizza Nite | 580 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 464 yd | |
| Top Wok | 471 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry | 123 yd | |
| Tesco | 212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry | 688 yd | |
| Lidl | 2A St Pauls Road, Rock Ferry | 700 yd | |
| Essentials | 15 - 17 Albany Road, Rock Ferry | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Byrne Avenue Recreation Centre (Closed) Byrne Avenue | swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Conway Playing Fields VICTORIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Rock Ferry Primary School Sports Hall ROCK FERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL ROCK FERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL IONIC STREET | 576 yd | |
| The University Academy (Closed) Ravenswood Avenue | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Cammell Laird 1907 Fc CAMMELL LAIRD F C CAMMELL LAIRD F C ST PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| New Ferry Park SEFTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Prenton High School For Girls HESKETH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.