Allerton Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 5LN is located in the Birkenhead and Tranmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allerton Road, Birkenhead, CH42 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 5LH, CH42 5LW, CH42 5LP, CH42 5LR, CH42 5LL, CH42 5LT, CH42 5LU, CH42 5LE, CH42 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH42 5LN is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 51.8% | 44.4% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 55.6% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 5LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 55.7% | 60.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 22.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 40% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
In the area around CH42 5LN this area, 30.4% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 30.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 14.8% | -8.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 20.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 93.4% 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% | 93.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allerton Road was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Allerton Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 234th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Allerton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-07-29 | £123,374 |
| 19 Allerton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-12-14 | £128,272 |
| 11 Allerton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-03-19 | £138,368 |
| 17 Allerton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2020-11-06 | £131,628 |
| 5 Allerton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2020-09-25 | £180,479 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,786 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 | 4,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Park Primary School Elm Road , Higher Tranmere CH42 0PH | 4out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Lane Primary School Park Road , Tranmere CH42 5PF | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Hollybank Road , CH41 2SY | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Park Grove , CH41 2TD | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Community 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 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,739 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 | 4,938 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 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis 2 Cafe | St Catherines Health Centre Church Road, Tranmere | 218 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe and Bistro | 98A Church Road, Tranmere | 397 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 102 Church Road, Tranmere | 405 yd | |
| Cafe 39 | 38A Derby Road, Tranmere | 410 yd | |
| Neo Community Cafe | Community Centre, Beaconsfield Court Beaconsfield Close | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Public House | Beehive, 80 Church Road | 275 yd | |
| The Imperial | 56 Mill Street, Tranmere | 379 yd | |
| The Old House at Home | Managers Flat, The Old House At Home, 30 Queen Street | 551 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | 9 Prenton Road East | 594 yd | |
| Masonic Temple | 27 Clifton Road, Tranmere | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 5 Tranmere Court, Church Road | 137 yd | |
| Hungry's | 2 Tranmere Court, Church Road | 137 yd | |
| Khan Tandoori | 215 Church Road, Tranmere | 393 yd | |
| Milano's | Milano, 219 Church Road | 403 yd | |
| The Food Hut | 15 Downham Road, Tranmere | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Tranmere Court | 8 Tranmere Court, Church Road | 137 yd | |
| Lairds Asda on the move | 117 New Chester Road, Tranmere | 775 yd | |
| Essentials | 15 - 17 Albany Road, Rock Ferry | 777 yd | |
| Iceland | 790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere | 876 yd | |
| Tesco | (Unit 1) 790, Borough Road | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titans Gym (Closed) 46a 46a Church Road | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Titans Gym (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 922 yd | |
| Ymca (Birkenhead) (Closed) Whetstone Lane | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.