Shipton Close is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 3EY is located in the Prenton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shipton Close, Prenton, CH43 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 3BY, CH43 3EX, CH43 3HA, CH43 3BZ, CH43 3AD, CH43 3EZ, CH43 3AW, CH43 3AR, CH43 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 3EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 34.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 47% | 42% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 38% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 20.2% | 23.9% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 22.3% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 100% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.1% | 95.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shipton Close was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Claughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shipton Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claughton and the 257th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shipton Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2025-04-14 | £143,000 |
| 14 Shipton Close, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2024-05-03 | £204,149 |
| 11 Shipton Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-01 | £186,365 |
| 16 Shipton Close, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2020-08-07 | £109,619 |
| 12 Shipton Close, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-05-22 | £178,865 |
CH43 3EY 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Primary School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 5LE | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fender Primary School New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,292 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,299 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 | 2,558 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 | 1,029 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 2,384 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 | 457 yd | |
| Caffe Dolce | Total Fitness, Prenton Way | 491 yd | |
| Thrive | Total Fitness, Prenton Way | 531 yd | |
| McDonalds | 2 Prenton Way, Prenton | 571 yd | |
| Cakes & Cookin - mobile trader | 21 Parkvale Avenue, Prenton | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dell | Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 325 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Swan Hotel, Oxton | 621 yd | |
| Prenton Rugby Club | Prenton Rugby Club Prenton Dell Road | 656 yd | |
| The Saddle Club | Roman Road, Prenton | 895 yd | |
| Arrowe Park Hotel | Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchies | 187 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 366 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 185 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Woodchurch Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solly Recreation Ground WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Total Fitness (Prenton) PRENTON WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Prenton Rugby Club PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON DELL ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 656 yd |
| The Glen WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Foxfield School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.