Mount Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 8NW 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 Mount Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 8NL, CH42 6SG, CH42 6SQ, CH42 8NZ, CH42 8PA, CH42 8NR, CH42 8NT, CH42 8LZ, CH42 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH42 8NW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 58.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 7.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 41.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -7.4% |
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 8NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 37.2% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 34.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 40.5% | 40% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 19.6% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 6% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 26.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 23.7% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 15.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 97.8% | 99.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 99.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Road was 124.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.6% higher than the Bebington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Bebington and the 177th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Mount Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-02-12 | £185,265 |
| 196 Mount Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2019-05-03 | £154,710 |
| 172 Mount Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-09-07 | £184,722 |
| 204 Mount Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2017-10-12 | £182,498 |
| 198 Mount Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,800 | 2016-07-20 | £164,313 |
CH42 8NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Primary School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,387 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 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF | 4out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 3,565 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 | 2,652 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 | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 3,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Dough | 107 Mount Road, Tranmere | 427 yd | |
| Tranmere Rovers Football Club | Prenton Park Stadium, Prenton Road West | 678 yd | |
| Panache Catering | Prenton Golf Club Golf Links Road, Prenton | 747 yd | |
| SUPA | Vacant Shop, 4 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton | 763 yd | |
| Villa Venezia | 12 Prenton Road West, Prenton | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club | Storeton Road, Prenton | 425 yd | |
| The Birch Tree | 17 Prenton Road West, Prenton | 690 yd | |
| Prenton Golf Club | Golf Links Road, Prenton | 740 yd | |
| The Prenton Park | 796 Borough Road, Tranmere | 925 yd | |
| Halfway House Public House | 293 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweetest Thing | 107 Mount Road, Tranmere | 427 yd | |
| Cowsheds Catering | Prenton Park Stadium Prenton Road West | 678 yd | |
| Yu Hing | 77 - 79 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton | 849 yd | |
| Captain Tony's | 790 Borough Road, Tranmere | 863 yd | |
| Banquet House Chinese Takeaway | 6 Broadway, Higher Bebington | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 125-127 Mount Road, Tranmere | 394 yd | |
| Tesco | (Unit 1) 790, Borough Road | 896 yd | |
| Iceland | 790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Prenton High School For Girls HESKETH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club STORETON ROAD | tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Prenton Golf Club 26-28 26-28 GOLF LINKS ROAD | golf | 749 yd |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Kings Road Playing Fields KINGS LANE PLAYING FIELDS KINGS LANE PLAYING FIELDS KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.