Parkend Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 9JA 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 Parkend Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 9JB, CH42 9JL, CH42 9JH, CH42 9JE, CH42 9JF, CH42 9JN, CH42 9JT, CH42 9NU, CH42 9NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH42 9JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 48.4% | 54.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 30.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.3% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 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 | 46.7% | 54.5% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 28.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 10.2% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 16.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 24.7% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 22.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 92.4% | 93.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 93.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkend Road was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkend Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 471st highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Parkend Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-02 | £199,384 |
| 4 Parkend Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-04-26 | £178,921 |
| 22 Parkend Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-12-08 | £170,762 |
| 16 Parkend Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-03-06 | £185,789 |
| 23 Parkend Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-06-08 | £164,029 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,082 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 | 283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Park Primary School Elm Road , Higher Tranmere CH42 0PH | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 893 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 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,340 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 | 1,644 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 | 595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 2,796 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 Last Slice | 742 Borough Road, Tranere | 77 yd | |
| Saffron Birkenhead | 718 Borough Road | 84 yd | |
| Break Time Cafe | Break Time Cafe, Tranmere | 96 yd | |
| Sombrero | 712 Borough Road, Tranmere | 96 yd | |
| Heathers Deli & Diner | 704 Borough Road, Tranmere | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prenton Park | 796 Borough Road, Tranmere | 210 yd | |
| The Birch Tree | 17 Prenton Road West, Prenton | 417 yd | |
| Tixall Bowling And Social Club | Heathfield Road, Oxton | 508 yd | |
| Cock & Pullet | The Cock And Pullet, 100 Woodchurch Road | 511 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | 9 Prenton Road East | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubys Fish & Chips | 728 Borough Road, Tranmere | 71 yd | |
| Mykonos Limited | 708-710 Borough Road, Tranmere | 103 yd | |
| Georgio's | 772 Borough Road, Tranmere | 160 yd | |
| Eastern Delight | Eastern Delight, Tranmere | 210 yd | |
| Captain Tony's | 790 Borough Road, Tranmere | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere | 210 yd | |
| Tesco | (Unit 1) 790, Borough Road | 237 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 853 yd | |
| Greens of Oxton | Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount | 869 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Titans Gym (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club STORETON ROAD | tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Titans Gym (Closed) 46a 46a Church Road | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 889 yd | |
| Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.