Grosvenor Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 1TJ 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 Grosvenor Road, Prenton, CH43 1TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 1TL, CH43 1TF, CH43 1TB, CH43 1XT, CH43 1TD, CH43 1TN, CH43 1TE, CH43 1TW, CH43 4UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 1TJ is primarily male, with 63.6% of the population 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% | 36.4% | -13.4% | 51.0% | -14.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 63.6% | 13.4% | 49.0% | 14.6% |
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 | 34.1% | 39.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 28% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 30.5% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 19.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 30.3% | 28% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 28.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 94.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.4% | 92.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grosvenor Road was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grosvenor Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 404th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 41 Palm Court, 35 Grosvenor Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-03-31 | £68,790 |
| Flat 24 Palm Court, 35 Grosvenor Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-03-21 | £83,530 |
| Flat 32 Palm Court, 35 Grosvenor Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-11-15 | £85,501 |
| Flat 12 Palm Court, 35 Grosvenor Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2024-07-11 | £77,361 |
| Flat 22 Palm Court, 35 Grosvenor Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-03-15 | £61,937 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CH43 1TJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 4out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Park Grove , CH41 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Aberdeen Street , CH41 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Price Street , CH41 8DU | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,833 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 | 978 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 1,901 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 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Meeting House | 83 Park Road South, Birkenhead | 220 yd | |
| Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club | Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club, Oxton | 534 yd | |
| Chaplins Oriental | 22 Grange Mount | 620 yd | |
| The Drawing Room | 50A Christchurch Road, Oxton | 730 yd | |
| HELLAS BAKERY & COFFEE LTD | Unit 1, The Willows, 2 Village Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) | Alton House, 17, Shrewsbury Road | 654 yd | |
| Oxton Conservative Club | Village Road, Oxton | 745 yd | |
| The Cavendish | The Cavendish, Birkenhead | 767 yd | |
| Birkenhead Royal Naval Association | Park Road East, Birkenhead | 783 yd | |
| Oxton Bar & Kitchen | Oxton Bar And Terrace, 2 - 2A Claughton Firs, Oxton | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 617 yd | |
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 709 yd | |
| Welcome | 30 Balls Road, Oxton | 738 yd | |
| Jakey Jays | 122 Oxton Road, Birkenhead | 744 yd | |
| Sultan Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 76 Grange Road West | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton | 774 yd | |
| Greens of Oxton | Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount | 800 yd | |
| Sham Shop | 27 - 29 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 889 yd | |
| ABI Express | 10-12 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drill At Grange Road West GRANGE ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| The Birkenhead Park School THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL PARK ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Cricket Club PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| Birkenhead St Mary'S Cricket Club ASHVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 919 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 945 yd | |
| Birkenhead Park CAVENDISH ROAD | tennis courts | 976 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.