Welford Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0SA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH43 0SA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	49.8%	48.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	50.2%	51.6%	1.4%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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	30.8%	33.5%	2.7%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	52.2%	47%	-5.2%	44.2%	2.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.5%	7.2%	0.7%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	8.5%	9.7%	1.2%	6.1%	3.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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%	55.4%	2.5%	48.4%	7.0%
Good health	30%	29.8%	-0.2%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	10.1%	11.1%	1.0%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	4.7%	2.4%	-2.3%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	1.2%	0.2%

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	27.1%	14.4%	-12.7%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.9%	-2.8%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	16.9%	-0.9%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	5.5%	-0.2%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	15.7%	6.8%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	24.7%	35.6%	10.9%	33.8%	1.8%
Other	4%	3%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	3.1%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	95.3%	93.8%	-1.5%	81.4%	12.4%
Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	95.6%	92.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	1%	2.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	92.7%	-2.2%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.5%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.3%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Welford Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welford Avenue was 201.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 300.1% higher than the Claughton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Welford Avenue has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claughton and the 79th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CH43 0SA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Welford Avenue are based on 31 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 Welford Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH43 0SA

Average Price
£240,893

Semi-Detached
£240,893

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Welford Avenue

Average Price
£264,378

Semi-Detached
£262,624

Terraced
£289,815

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Welford AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Welford Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£236,000	2024-12-06	£239,202
32 Welford Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,250	2024-11-29	£226,986
14 Welford Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-11-04	£257,129
14 Welford Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2020-03-13	£264,720
2 Welford Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,950	2019-02-22	£236,788

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH43 0SA

Employment

CH43 0SA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

CH43 0SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	64
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	27
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Education	14
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	1,920 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	4,825 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT	3out of 4	635 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH	3out of 4	696 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prenton Primary School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0RQ	3out of 4	867 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT	2out of 4	1,269 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 5LE	3out of 4	1,287 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	1,427 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	1,469 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	3out of 4	2,077 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR	3out of 4	2,302 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY	2out of 4	2,312 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	2,608 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT	- not rated	3,504 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	1,806 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	1,128 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD	- not rated	1,382 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	2,394 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	2,640 yd	Community special 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
Bethany Chapel	Holmlands Drive, Oxton	477 yd
Nemesis	352A Woodchurch Road, Prenton	503 yd
Prenton Methodist Church	Glenavon Road, Prenton	622 yd
Grind House Coffee Shop	389 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	626 yd
Vindaloo	387 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	633 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Swan Hotel	The Swan Hotel, Oxton	284 yd
The Dell	Prenton Hall Road, Prenton	477 yd
Old Parkonians Association Club House	Holm Lane, Oxton	526 yd
Bar 361	361 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	725 yd
Wirral Hundred	Wirral Hundred, 45 Noctorum Way	925 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sun Wah	348 Woodchurch Road	515 yd
Dhaka Indian Takeaway	Ethel Austin, 344A Woodchurch Road	542 yd
Chicknhut	373 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	687 yd
Orchid	371 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	692 yd
Appetite express	Casa Express Pizzeria, 332 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	719 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	456 yd
Sainsbury's	342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	689 yd
Farmfoods	320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	728 yd
Morrisons Daily	26 Townfield Close, Noctorum	953 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE	grass pitches	550 yd
Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	723 yd
Solly Recreation Ground WOODCHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	808 yd
The Glen WOODCHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	1,068 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	62.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH43 0SA