North Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 7JG is located in the Prenton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Road, Birkenhead, CH42 7JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 7JE, CH42 7HH, CH42 7JU, CH42 7JY, CH42 7LB, CH42 7JD, CH42 7LD, CH42 7JH, CH42 7HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH42 7JG is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 46.8% | 46.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 7JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 48.1% | 51.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 33.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.5% | 46.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 29.6% | 20.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 25.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.4% | 82.5% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 85% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 85% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 472nd lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 North Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2022-09-23 | £211,044 |
| 11A North Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2022-05-11 | £210,080 |
| 21 North Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-04-09 | £206,338 |
| 23 North Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-07-03 | £242,710 |
| 9 North Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-01-18 | £211,009 |
CH42 7JG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Park Primary School Elm Road , Higher Tranmere CH42 0PH | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 750 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 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,911 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,188 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 | 5,394 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 | 1,815 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 | 966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 2,739 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 | 252 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe and Bistro | 98A Church Road, Tranmere | 329 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 102 Church Road, Tranmere | 337 yd | |
| Heathers Deli & Diner | 704 Borough Road, Tranmere | 361 yd | |
| Saffron Birkenhead | 718 Borough Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Public House | Beehive, 80 Church Road | 271 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | 9 Prenton Road East | 418 yd | |
| The Prenton Park | 796 Borough Road, Tranmere | 439 yd | |
| The Imperial | 56 Mill Street, Tranmere | 469 yd | |
| Cock & Pullet | The Cock And Pullet, 100 Woodchurch Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Kebab and Pizza House | 595 Borough Road, Oxton | 354 yd | |
| Khan Tandoori | 215 Church Road, Tranmere | 359 yd | |
| Mykonos Limited | 708-710 Borough Road, Tranmere | 361 yd | |
| Rubys Fish & Chips | 728 Borough Road, Tranmere | 363 yd | |
| Milano's | Milano, 219 Church Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | (Unit 1) 790, Borough Road | 458 yd | |
| Co-op Tranmere Court | 8 Tranmere Court, Church Road | 481 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton | 904 yd | |
| Essentials | 15 - 17 Albany Road, Rock Ferry | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titans Gym (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Titans Gym (Closed) 46a 46a Church Road | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 796 yd | |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Ymca (Birkenhead) (Closed) Whetstone Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.