Holmlands Drive is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 0TU is located in the Oxton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmlands Drive, Prenton, CH43 0TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 0XA, CH43 0UZ, CH43 0UX, CH43 0UA, CH43 0XQ, CH43 0XG, CH43 0UN, CH43 0XH, CH43 0XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 0TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 0TU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 33.3% | 27.2% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 60.2% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 51.8% | 51.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 20.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 11.7% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 22.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.3% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmlands Drive was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Claughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmlands Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claughton and the 320th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Holmlands Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2022-10-10 | £228,909 |
| 121 Holmlands Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-09-30 | £247,926 |
| 117 Holmlands Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,500 | 2022-05-25 | £249,126 |
| 111 Holmlands Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2021-11-26 | £288,949 |
| 139 Holmlands Drive, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2021-10-25 | £245,573 |
CH43 0TU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 300 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 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fender Primary School New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Peter's Way , Noctorum CH43 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,547 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,914 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 | 1,925 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 | 736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,940 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 | 430 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Townfield Close | 462 yd | |
| Townfield Cafe | 2 Townfield Close | 478 yd | |
| McDonalds | 2 Prenton Way, Prenton | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Hundred | Wirral Hundred, 45 Noctorum Way | 434 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Swan Hotel, Oxton | 461 yd | |
| The Dell | Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 666 yd | |
| Arrowe Park Hotel | Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch | 979 yd | |
| Old Parkonians Association Club House | Holm Lane, Oxton | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappadoms | 2 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 478 yd | |
| New Townfield Valley | 8 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 494 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 5 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 495 yd | |
| Brunchies | 187 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 1,080 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 185 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 26 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 499 yd | |
| Co Operative Retail Services Ltd | Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum | 1,002 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Woodchurch Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solly Recreation Ground WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| The Glen WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Foxfield School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Woodchurch High School Sports Complex (Sport For The Community) CARR BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Ridgeway High School NOCTORUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 955 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 | 160.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.