Hawthorne Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 7LA 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 Hawthorne Road, Birkenhead, CH42 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 7LE, CH42 7JX, CH42 7LB, CH42 7JZ, CH42 7JN, CH42 7LD, CH42 0NG, CH42 7LQ, CH42 7JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH42 7LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 52.4% | 47.9% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 52.1% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 40.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 42% | 45.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 27.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.3% | 21.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 29.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 92.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 96.9% | 91.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorne Road was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorne Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 423rd highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hawthorne Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-02-16 | £331,216 |
| 4 Hawthorne Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-10-09 | £200,517 |
| 31 Hawthorne Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-03-30 | £268,358 |
| 16 Hawthorne Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-11-11 | £215,722 |
| 29 Hawthorne Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-10-11 | £234,379 |
CH42 7LA 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Park Primary School Elm Road , Higher Tranmere CH42 0PH | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Lane Primary School Park Road , Tranmere CH42 5PF | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community 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 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 3,093 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 | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,008 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 | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 2,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Cafe and Bistro | 98A Church Road, Tranmere | 223 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 102 Church Road, Tranmere | 224 yd | |
| Tranmere Residents & Communities | 160 Church Road, Tranmere | 272 yd | |
| Cricket Pavilion | Victoria Park, Church Road | 288 yd | |
| Captain Tony's Cafe | 784 Borough Road, Tranmere | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsmans Arms | 9 Prenton Road East | 200 yd | |
| Beehive Public House | Beehive, 80 Church Road | 283 yd | |
| The Prenton Park | 796 Borough Road, Tranmere | 355 yd | |
| The Birch Tree | 17 Prenton Road West, Prenton | 556 yd | |
| The Imperial | 56 Mill Street, Tranmere | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Tandoori | 215 Church Road, Tranmere | 253 yd | |
| Milano's | Milano, 219 Church Road | 253 yd | |
| Captain Tony's | 790 Borough Road, Tranmere | 346 yd | |
| Georgio's | 772 Borough Road, Tranmere | 354 yd | |
| Eastern Delight | Eastern Delight, Tranmere | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | (Unit 1) 790, Borough Road | 360 yd | |
| Co-op Tranmere Court | 8 Tranmere Court, Church Road | 625 yd | |
| Essentials | 15 - 17 Albany Road, Rock Ferry | 795 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 125-127 Mount Road, Tranmere | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titans Gym (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Titans Gym (Closed) 46a 46a Church Road | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Prenton High School For Girls HESKETH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club STORETON ROAD | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 1,029 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 | 177.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.