Burrell Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 8NH 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 Burrell Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 8NG, CH42 8JS, CH42 8QE, CH42 8LF, CH42 8NF, CH42 8NQ, CH42 8NP, CH42 8NB, CH42 8LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH42 8NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.1% | 28.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 43.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 12.6% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 14% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 43.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 96.3% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.1% | 93.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 68.8% | 46.2% | 22.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burrell Road was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Prenton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burrell Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Prenton and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Burrell Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2022-02-16 | £1,131,631 |
| 7 Burrell Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-06-18 | £961,725 |
| 10 Burrell Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2020-12-16 | £862,672 |
| 3A Burrell Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-06-12 | £400,882 |
| 7 Burrell Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2011-04-06 | £1,087,150 |
CH42 8NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,325 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 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Primary School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Drive Primary School Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry CH42 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,661 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 | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panache Catering | Prenton Golf Club Golf Links Road, Prenton | 411 yd | |
| Bank Dough | 107 Mount Road, Tranmere | 770 yd | |
| Tranmere Rovers Football Club | Prenton Park Stadium, Prenton Road West | 860 yd | |
| Ruhi Balti | 94 - 96 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton | 875 yd | |
| SUPA | Vacant Shop, 4 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Golf Club | Golf Links Road, Prenton | 397 yd | |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club | Storeton Road, Prenton | 409 yd | |
| The Birch Tree | 17 Prenton Road West, Prenton | 845 yd | |
| Halfway House Public House | 293 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 934 yd | |
| Bar 361 | 361 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweetest Thing | 107 Mount Road, Tranmere | 770 yd | |
| Yu Hing | 77 - 79 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton | 848 yd | |
| Cowsheds Catering | Prenton Park Stadium Prenton Road West | 860 yd | |
| Ayla Turkish Charcoal Restaurant | 125 - 127 Storeton Road, Prenton | 915 yd | |
| Banquet House Chinese Takeaway | 6 Broadway, Higher Bebington | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 125-127 Mount Road, Tranmere | 737 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 1,036 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 1,052 yd | |
| Tesco | (Unit 1) 790, Borough Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prenton Golf Club 26-28 26-28 GOLF LINKS ROAD | golf | 413 yd |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club STORETON ROAD | tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Prenton High School For Girls HESKETH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 895 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 282.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.