Cornwall Drive is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 0RW 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 Cornwall Drive, Prenton, CH43 0RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 0RN, CH43 0RP, CH43 0RR, CH43 0RJ, CH43 0RE, CH43 0RH, CH43 0RF, CH43 0RG, CH43 0RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 0RW 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 | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CH43 0RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 23.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 62.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 52.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 8.7% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around CH43 0RW this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 40.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Drive was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Prenton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwall Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Prenton and the 17th lowest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Cornwall Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-10-16 | £282,504 |
| 3 Cornwall Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-03-03 | £378,111 |
| 29 Cornwall Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-01-20 | £394,872 |
| 53 Cornwall Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-01-25 | £306,754 |
| 41 Cornwall Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-09-23 | £353,053 |
CH43 0RW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH43 0RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Primary School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Infant School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0SR | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Junior School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0SR | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | - not rated | 1,017 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 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Engineering College Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,232 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,678 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershore House School 9 Prenton Lane , CH42 8LA | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Independent School 60 Mendip Road , CH42 8NU | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Methodist Church | Glenavon Road, Prenton | 165 yd | |
| Nemesis | 352A Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 641 yd | |
| Grind House Coffee Shop | 389 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 664 yd | |
| Vindaloo | 387 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 670 yd | |
| Thai Rooster Kitchen Ltd | 385 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saddle Club | Roman Road, Prenton | 534 yd | |
| The Dell | Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 685 yd | |
| Prenton Golf Club | Golf Links Road, Prenton | 689 yd | |
| Bar 361 | 361 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 730 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Swan Hotel, Oxton | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 185 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 531 yd | |
| Brunchies | 187 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 532 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 348 Woodchurch Road | 646 yd | |
| Dhaka Indian Takeaway | Ethel Austin, 344A Woodchurch Road | 659 yd | |
| Chicknhut | 373 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 602 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 739 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prenton Golf Club 26-28 26-28 GOLF LINKS ROAD | golf | 800 yd |
| Prenton Rugby Club PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON DELL ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club STORETON ROAD | tennis courts | 932 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.