Cecil Road is in Birkenhead and in Wirral district. CH42 9PF 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 Cecil Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH42 9PE, CH42 9PG, CH42 9PB, CH42 9PQ, CH42 9PA, CH42 9GF, CH42 9LE, CH42 8PJ, CH42 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH42 9PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 52.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 32.5% | 40.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 40.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 45.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.7% | 16% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.2% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 30.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% 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% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.8% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 94.5% | 95.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Road was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% higher than the Prenton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Prenton and the 419th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Cecil Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-12-18 | £288,866 |
| 11 Cecil Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-13 | £285,458 |
| 17 Cecil Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-12-02 | £251,372 |
| 1 Cecil Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-07-13 | £298,244 |
| 25 Cecil Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-22 | £278,785 |
CH42 9PF 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Primary School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,044 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 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,884 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 | 1,832 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 | 666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhi Balti | 94 - 96 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton | 215 yd | |
| Chaii | 324 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 241 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Prenton | 261 yd | |
| Benricks | 342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 295 yd | |
| Thai Rooster Kitchen Ltd | 385 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Public House | 293 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 102 yd | |
| Bar 361 | 361 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 250 yd | |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club | Storeton Road, Prenton | 482 yd | |
| The Birch Tree | 17 Prenton Road West, Prenton | 548 yd | |
| The Prenton Park | 796 Borough Road, Tranmere | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayla Turkish Charcoal Restaurant | 125 - 127 Storeton Road, Prenton | 108 yd | |
| Yu Hing | 77 - 79 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton | 177 yd | |
| Appetite express | Casa Express Pizzeria, 332 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 269 yd | |
| Casa Express | 332 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 269 yd | |
| Orchid | 371 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 295 yd | |
| Aldi | 374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | (Unit 1) 790, Borough Road | 699 yd | |
| Iceland | 790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club STORETON ROAD | tennis courts | 378 yd |
| Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Prenton Golf Club 26-28 26-28 GOLF LINKS ROAD | golf | 1,028 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.