Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 4PU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH42 4PU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	49.6%	48.6%	-1.0%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	50.4%	51.4%	1.0%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.9%	28.3%	-0.6%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.2%	48.4%	-3.8%	44.2%	4.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2%	2.4%	0.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.9%	9.8%	1.9%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	9.1%	10.2%	1.1%	6.1%	4.1%

Health

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	38.2%	41%	2.8%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	33.6%	40.3%	6.7%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	19.6%	12.2%	-7.4%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	6.4%	5.6%	-0.8%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.6%	17.5%	-14.1%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	3.9%	-6.4%	9.6%	-5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	10.1%	-2.2%	13.4%	-3.3%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	7%	4.2%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	23.7%	11.4%	16.9%	6.8%
Degree or Similar	27.7%	33.9%	6.2%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	3.2%	3.9%	0.7%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	0.7%	1.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	96.8%	93.4%	-3.4%	81.4%	12.0%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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%	94.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	94.1%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Alexandra Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bebington average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CH42 4PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexandra Drive are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wirral.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 4PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH42 4PU

Average Price
£211,859

Semi-Detached
£205,662

Terraced
£245,946

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Drive

Average Price
£211,995

Semi-Detached
£209,964

Terraced
£239,160

Detached
£219,832

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£242,000	2023-11-09	£253,295
16 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-10-23	£152,924
18 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-06-23	£186,982
34 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-05-18	£175,983
22 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-02-12	£221,915

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH42 4PU

Employment

CH42 4PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in CH42 4PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	9
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB	4out of 4	4,441 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	5,333 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford Drive Primary School Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry CH42 6RT	3out of 4	246 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Highfield South , Rock Ferry CH42 4NE	3out of 4	899 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Well Lane Primary School Park Road , Tranmere CH42 5PF	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX	3out of 4	1,168 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rock Ferry Primary School Ionic Street , Rock Ferry CH42 2BL	3out of 4	1,222 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	244 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF	4out of 4	1,537 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS	2out of 4	1,873 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF	4out of 4	2,408 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Wirral Grammar School for Boys Cross Lane , Bebington CH63 3AQ	4out of 4	2,477 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT	- not rated	3,126 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	4,041 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF	- not rated	5,342 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY	4out of 4	3,158 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY	- not rated	2,036 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA	- not rated	2,882 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD	- not rated	3,132 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT	- not rated	3,231 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	3,840 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bank Dough	107 Mount Road, Tranmere	529 yd
Ristanbul Turkish Bar & Grill	181 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry	566 yd
Albany Bowling Club	42 Southdale Road, Rock Ferry	797 yd
Muzzys Breakfast House	18a Broadway, Higher Bebington	801 yd
Armadillo	18 Bebington Road, Tranmere	822 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Arms Hotel	Kings Arms Hotel Kings Lane	517 yd
Rockvilla	329 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry	715 yd
St Anne's Parish Centre	Social Centre, St Annes Church	883 yd
The Rock Station	11 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry	931 yd
The Sportsmans Arms	9 Prenton Road East	1,046 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ranchers	226 Bebington Road, Rock Ferry	488 yd
The Sweetest Thing	107 Mount Road, Tranmere	529 yd
Pizza Nite	580 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry	557 yd
Top Wok	471 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry	599 yd
Double Lucky House	471 Old Chester Road	599 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry	474 yd
Morrisons Daily	125-127 Mount Road, Tranmere	539 yd
Morrisons Daily	86 Highfield Road, Rock Ferry	882 yd
Essentials	15 - 17 Albany Road, Rock Ferry	924 yd
Late Shop	48 Town Lane, Higher Bebington	997 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Prenton High School For Girls HESKETH AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	319 yd
Byrne Avenue Recreation Centre (Closed) Byrne Avenue	swimming pool	673 yd
Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	716 yd
Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	833 yd
Kings Road Playing Fields KINGS LANE PLAYING FIELDS KINGS LANE PLAYING FIELDS KINGS ROAD	grass pitches	902 yd
The University Academy (Closed) Ravenswood Avenue	grass pitches	904 yd
Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	952 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	47.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.