Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, CH42 9PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH42 9PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	50.8%	-3.2%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	46%	49.2%	3.2%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 9PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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	36.6%	42.1%	5.5%	37.9%	4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	31%	34.7%	3.7%	44.2%	-9.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.6%	2.5%	-2.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	17.1%	13.9%	-3.2%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	9.7%	6.9%	-2.8%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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	42.1%	45%	2.9%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	33.3%	31.9%	-1.4%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	18.7%	14.7%	-4.0%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4.4%	5.5%	1.1%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	31%	21.3%	-9.7%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	11.9%	3.1%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	17.8%	-4.0%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	6.4%	3.6%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.6%	15.8%	-1.8%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	26.7%	11.9%	33.8%	-7.1%
Other	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
White	95.6%	98.7%	3.1%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	96.4%	95.8%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	97%	0.6%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	76.7%	1.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19%	13.5%	5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Prenton Road West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prenton Road West was 232.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Prenton Road West has the 12th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 60th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CH42 9PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Prenton Road West are based on 79 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wirral.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, CH42 9PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH42 9PY

Average Price
£417,268

Semi-Detached
£238,819

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,201,755

Estimated Average Property Prices for Prenton Road West

Average Price
£293,586

Semi-Detached
£273,607

Terraced
£177,878

Detached
£239,125

Flats/Maisonettes
£152,821

Other
£1,565,751

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Prenton Road West

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-02-16	£293,820
39 Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-04-20	£279,507
55 Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2022-10-13	£200,167
17 Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Merseyside Other, an established residential building	£1,950,000	2020-12-17	£2,259,173
49 Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2015-07-31	£195,734

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH42 9PY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	15
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,294 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	4,554 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX	3out of 4	282 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT	2out of 4	372 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ	2out of 4	756 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT	3out of 4	991 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Drive Primary School Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry CH42 6RT	3out of 4	1,076 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,010 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY	2out of 4	2,122 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	3out of 4	2,173 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	2,735 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF	4out of 4	2,786 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT	- not rated	2,666 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	2,897 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY	4out of 4	1,986 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY	- not rated	809 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD	- not rated	1,894 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA	- not rated	2,143 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	2,760 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT	- not rated	2,956 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
SUPA	Vacant Shop, 4 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton	160 yd
Tranmere Rovers Football Club	Prenton Park Stadium, Prenton Road West	196 yd
Villa Venezia	12 Prenton Road West, Prenton	251 yd
Ruhi Balti	94 - 96 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton	253 yd
Captain Tony's Cafe	784 Borough Road, Tranmere	373 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Birch Tree	17 Prenton Road West, Prenton	130 yd
The Prenton Park	796 Borough Road, Tranmere	364 yd
Prenton Lawn Tennis Club	Storeton Road, Prenton	372 yd
Halfway House Public House	293 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	453 yd
Bar 361	361 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	672 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cowsheds Catering	Prenton Park Stadium Prenton Road West	196 yd
Yu Hing	77 - 79 Woodchurch Lane, Prenton	269 yd
Captain Tony's	790 Borough Road, Tranmere	341 yd
Eastern Delight	Eastern Delight, Tranmere	364 yd
Ayla Turkish Charcoal Restaurant	125 - 127 Storeton Road, Prenton	401 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	(Unit 1) 790, Borough Road	344 yd
Iceland	790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere	364 yd
Farmfoods	320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	676 yd
Sainsbury's	342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	713 yd
Morrisons Daily	125-127 Mount Road, Tranmere	715 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST	grass pitches	249 yd
Shaftesbury Youth Club SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB SHAFTESBURY YOUTH CLUB MENDIP ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	329 yd
Prenton Lawn Tennis Club STORETON ROAD	tennis courts	330 yd
Borough Road Playing Fields BOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	421 yd
Titans Gym (Closed) Church Road	health and fitness suite	921 yd
Prenton High School For Girls HESKETH AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	935 yd
Victoria Park BEBINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,013 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	214.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.