Vale Row is in North Cheshire Trading Estate, Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 3HF is located in the Prenton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Row, North Cheshire Trading Estate, Prenton, CH43 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 3HE, CH43 3DU, CH43 3AA, CH43 3DZ, CH43 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 3HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 29.7% | 37.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 46.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 47.5% | 51.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.4% | 15.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 29.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.7% | 96.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Row was 124.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.7% higher than the Claughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Row has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claughton and the 176th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Vale Row, Prenton, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-08-30 | £471,452 |
| 2 Vale Row, Prenton, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-12-23 | £332,407 |
CH43 3HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Primary School Bramwell Avenue , CH43 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fender Primary School New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch CofE Primary School Church Lane , Woodchurch CH49 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,560 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 | 3,848 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,832 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 | 3,126 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 | 1,250 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes & Cookin - mobile trader | 21 Parkvale Avenue, Prenton | 34 yd | |
| Caffe Dolce | Total Fitness, Prenton Way | 167 yd | |
| Thrive | Total Fitness, Prenton Way | 360 yd | |
| McDonalds | 2 Prenton Way, Prenton | 637 yd | |
| Bethany Chapel | Holmlands Drive, Oxton | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Rugby Club | Prenton Rugby Club Prenton Dell Road | 495 yd | |
| The Dell | Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 888 yd | |
| Arrowe Park Hotel | Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch | 951 yd | |
| The Saddle Club | Roman Road, Prenton | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 185 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 689 yd | |
| Brunchies | 187 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Prenton) PRENTON WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Prenton Rugby Club PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON RUGBY CLUB PRENTON DELL ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Solly Recreation Ground WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| The Glen WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 978 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.