Rosemount Close is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 2LR 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 Rosemount Close, Prenton, CH43 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 2HE, CH43 2LP, CH43 5TY, CH43 5SW, CH43 5TT, CH43 2HB, CH43 5TL, CH43 5SX, CH43 5SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 2LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.9% | 34.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 36.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 15.2% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 44.1% | 39.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 42.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 23.3% | 15.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 42.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemount Close was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosemount Close has the 35th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 452nd highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 9 Rosemount Park Rosemount Close, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-15 | £121,665 |
| 37 Rosemount Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-06-10 | £265,994 |
| 35 Rosemount Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-06 | £294,631 |
| 29 Rosemount Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-15 | £319,394 |
| 36 Rosemount Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2021-09-09 | £253,287 |
CH43 2LR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH43 2LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 5,320 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 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Park Primary School Temple Road , CH42 9JX | 3out of 4 | 1,185 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,080 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 | 1,928 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,555 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 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Arms | Queens Arms Hotel Storeton Road | 126 yd | |
| The Library | 17 Rose Mount | 383 yd | |
| RESTAURANT OXA | Fraiche, 11 Rose Mount | 402 yd | |
| Twentysixteen coffee and kitchen | 1A Village Road, Oxton | 404 yd | |
| Elixir | 7-9 Rose Mount, Oxton | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxton Conservative Club | Village Road, Oxton | 403 yd | |
| Old Parkonians Association Club House | Holm Lane, Oxton | 441 yd | |
| Oxton Bar & Kitchen | Oxton Bar And Terrace, 2 - 2A Claughton Firs, Oxton | 457 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) | Alton House, 17, Shrewsbury Road | 458 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Arms | Managers Flat, Shrewsbury Arms, 36 - 38 Claughton Firs | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 15 Rose Mount, Oxton | 388 yd | |
| Mayflower | May Flower Chinese Takeaway, 9 Claughton Firs | 495 yd | |
| Bamboo Kitchen | 24 Wellington Road, Oxton | 659 yd | |
| Appetite express | Casa Express Pizzeria, 332 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 668 yd | |
| Casa Express | 332 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens of Oxton | Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount | 381 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 667 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 670 yd | |
| Aldi | 374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton | 747 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 490 yd |
| Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,007 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 1,044 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 | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.