Northwood Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 0SW 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 Northwood Road, Prenton, CH43 0SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 0SN, CH43 0SG, CH43 0SQ, CH43 0TN, CH43 0SL, CH43 0ST, CH43 0SP, CH43 0RX, CH43 0TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 0SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 0SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 31.3% | 27.1% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 58.5% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 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 (86.4%) 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 | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.8% | 13.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 18% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 29.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 93% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 98% | 97.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwood Road was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Prenton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Northwood Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Prenton and the 67th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Northwood Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-09-29 | £266,106 |
| 20 Northwood Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-12-16 | £368,749 |
| 28 Northwood Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-05-03 | £281,573 |
| 2 Northwood Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-05-17 | £306,939 |
| 8 Northwood Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-16 | £262,395 |
CH43 0SW 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,120 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 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,906 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,747 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 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 2,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Chapel | Holmlands Drive, Oxton | 413 yd | |
| Prenton Methodist Church | Glenavon Road, Prenton | 507 yd | |
| Nemesis | 352A Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 644 yd | |
| Grind House Coffee Shop | 389 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 745 yd | |
| Vindaloo | 387 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dell | Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 267 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Swan Hotel, Oxton | 340 yd | |
| Old Parkonians Association Club House | Holm Lane, Oxton | 810 yd | |
| Bar 361 | 361 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 843 yd | |
| The Saddle Club | Roman Road, Prenton | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchies | 187 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 476 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 185 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 481 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 348 Woodchurch Road | 656 yd | |
| Dhaka Indian Takeaway | Ethel Austin, 344A Woodchurch Road | 682 yd | |
| Chicknhut | 373 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 590 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 822 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solly Recreation Ground WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Prenton Rugby Club PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON DELL ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 954 yd |
| The Glen WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| Total Fitness (Prenton) PRENTON WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.