Bidston Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 2JZ 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 Bidston Road, Prenton, CH43 2JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 2JE, CH43 2NU, CH43 2JG, CH43 2GQ, CH43 2JY, CH43 2JD, CH43 2JR, CH43 2JS, CH43 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 2JZ is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 45% | 44.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 55% | 55.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 | 40.7% | 40.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 32.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 13.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 45.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 16.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 8.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 43.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 92.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.4% | 93.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bidston Road was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.6% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bidston Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 261st lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36A Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-10-13 | £294,030 |
| 16 Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2021-09-16 | £833,692 |
| 36B Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2020-09-18 | £346,245 |
| 36 Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-09-30 | £735,982 |
| 2 Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-12-05 | £259,550 |
CH43 2JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2JZ 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community 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 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,785 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,695 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 | 603 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 | 134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club | Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club, Oxton | 457 yd | |
| Twentysixteen coffee and kitchen | 1A Village Road, Oxton | 749 yd | |
| HELLAS BAKERY & COFFEE LTD | Unit 1, The Willows, 2 Village Road | 776 yd | |
| Forget Me Not | Unit 4, The Willows, 2 Village Road, Oxton | 776 yd | |
| The Library | 17 Rose Mount | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caernarvon Castle | Caernarvon Castle Bidston Road | 152 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) | Alton House, 17, Shrewsbury Road | 502 yd | |
| Oxton Conservative Club | Village Road, Oxton | 694 yd | |
| Old Parkonians Association Club House | Holm Lane, Oxton | 822 yd | |
| Oxton Bar & Kitchen | Oxton Bar And Terrace, 2 - 2A Claughton Firs, Oxton | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Kitchen | 24 Wellington Road, Oxton | 101 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 15 Rose Mount, Oxton | 780 yd | |
| Mayflower | May Flower Chinese Takeaway, 9 Claughton Firs | 888 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 5 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 959 yd | |
| New Townfield Valley | 8 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens of Oxton | Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount | 747 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 26 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 298 yd |
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 550 yd |
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Highfield School (Closed) Bidston Road | 1,000 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 198.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.