St Pauls Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 3UY 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 St Pauls Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 3YP, CH42 3UP, CH42 3TD, CH42 3TF, CH42 1LG, CH42 3YE, CH42 3XD, CH42 3XJ, CH42 3XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH42 3UY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 54.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 45.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 3UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 49.3% | 52.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 28.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 38.3% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 3UY this area, 29.1% 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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 29.1% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 19.4% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 96.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Road was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Pauls Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 62nd highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 St Pauls Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2000-03-09 | £49,369 |
| 43 St Pauls Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £7,000 | 1995-08-29 | £35,559 |
The percentage of student residents living in CH42 3UY 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 | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 4,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,635 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 | 4,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Lane Primary School Park Road , Tranmere CH42 5PF | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rock Ferry Primary School Ionic Street , Rock Ferry CH42 2BL | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Park Primary School Elm Road , Higher Tranmere CH42 0PH | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Drive Primary School Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry CH42 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Highfield South , Rock Ferry CH42 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,032 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 | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,593 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 | 4,690 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 | 2,981 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 | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 3,145 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 | 3,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbling Tums | 251 Old Chester Road, Tranmere | 149 yd | |
| YUM | 276 Old Chester Road, Tranmere | 166 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Hall | 167-179 Old Chester Road, Tranmere | 362 yd | |
| Albany Bowling Club | 42 Southdale Road, Rock Ferry | 414 yd | |
| Epirus Take Away Limited | 172 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Napier | Lord Napier, 28 St Pauls Road, Rock Ferry | 33 yd | |
| The Bedford | 180 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry | 438 yd | |
| Rockvilla | 329 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry | 467 yd | |
| St Anne's Parish Centre | Social Centre, St Annes Church | 577 yd | |
| The Rock Station | 11 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Healthy 1 | 261-263 Old Chester Road, Tranmere | 107 yd | |
| Sayers | 253 Old Chester Road, Tranmere | 142 yd | |
| Smokie Mos | 284 Old Chester Road, Tranmere | 165 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Snack Shack, Rock Ferry | 286 yd | |
| Billy Bunters Snack Bar | 4A Russell Road, Rock Ferry | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2A St Pauls Road, Rock Ferry | 37 yd | |
| Essentials | 15 - 17 Albany Road, Rock Ferry | 356 yd | |
| Lairds Asda on the move | 117 New Chester Road, Tranmere | 536 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry | 851 yd | |
| Co-op Tranmere Court | 8 Tranmere Court, Church Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Ferry Primary School Sports Hall ROCK FERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL ROCK FERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL IONIC STREET | 344 yd | |
| Byrne Avenue Recreation Centre (Closed) Byrne Avenue | swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Titans Gym (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Titans Gym (Closed) 46a 46a Church Road | health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.