Hargrave Avenue is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 2NH 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 Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, CH43 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 2NJ, CH43 2NQ, CH43 2NN, CH43 2GE, CH43 9TZ, CH43 2ND, CH43 2NE, CH43 2NG, CH43 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH43 2NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 32.1% | 30.6% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 50.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 41.2% | -12.3% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 16.7% | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 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 | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 15% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 14.6% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 21.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 25.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.4% | 94.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 94.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hargrave Avenue was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Claughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hargrave Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claughton and the 480th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-03-15 | £258,337 |
| 38 Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-09-30 | £169,040 |
| 9 Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2022-06-17 | £174,883 |
| 11 Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-11-12 | £184,928 |
| 10 Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-30 | £190,644 |
CH43 2NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,872 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 | 222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Peter's Way , Noctorum CH43 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,808 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 | 2,031 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,479 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 | 1,419 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 | 908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 2,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townfield Cafe | 2 Townfield Close | 204 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Townfield Close | 210 yd | |
| Bethany Chapel | Holmlands Drive, Oxton | 834 yd | |
| Our Happy Hub, St Andrew's Centre | 1 Moorfields Avenue, Noctorum | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Hundred | Wirral Hundred, 45 Noctorum Way | 227 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Swan Hotel, Oxton | 730 yd | |
| Old Parkonians Association Club House | Holm Lane, Oxton | 777 yd | |
| Caernarvon Castle | Caernarvon Castle Bidston Road | 833 yd | |
| The Dell | Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Mia | 5 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 200 yd | |
| New Townfield Valley | 8 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 201 yd | |
| Pappadoms | 2 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 204 yd | |
| Bamboo Kitchen | 24 Wellington Road, Oxton | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 26 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 201 yd | |
| Co Operative Retail Services Ltd | Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Ridgeway High School NOCTORUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 872 yd |
| Solly Recreation Ground WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| The Glen WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.