Slatey Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 4UG 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 Slatey Road, Prenton, CH43 4UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 1XZ, CH43 1TR, CH43 4UL, CH43 1TW, CH43 4UP, CH43 4UF, CH43 4UJ, CH43 4UE, CH43 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 4UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH43 4UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 28.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 51.9% | 43.2% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 16.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 6.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 17% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 32.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 87.6% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 96.8% | 90.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 90.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slatey Road was 179.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Slatey Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 96th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Slatey Road, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2013-08-23 | £194,378 |
| 30 Slatey Road, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2006-12-08 | £192,182 |
| 30 Slatey Road, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £44,950 | 2001-09-10 | £172,281 |
| 34 Slatey Road, Prenton, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 1998-02-23 | £378,400 |
CH43 4UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 4out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Park Grove , CH41 2TD | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Hollybank Road , CH41 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Aberdeen Street , CH41 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,260 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,357 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 515 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 | 907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Meeting House | 83 Park Road South, Birkenhead | 415 yd | |
| Chaplins Oriental | 22 Grange Mount | 445 yd | |
| The Drawing Room | 50A Christchurch Road, Oxton | 520 yd | |
| Homebrew Tap | 58 Christchurch Road, Oxton | 528 yd | |
| Ciccio | 53 Christchurch Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond | 54 Oxton Road, Birkenhead | 557 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) | Alton House, 17, Shrewsbury Road | 574 yd | |
| Oxton Conservative Club | Village Road, Oxton | 585 yd | |
| Oxton Bar & Kitchen | Oxton Bar And Terrace, 2 - 2A Claughton Firs, Oxton | 591 yd | |
| The Cavendish | The Cavendish, Birkenhead | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 415 yd | |
| Welcome | 30 Balls Road, Oxton | 461 yd | |
| Jakey Jays | 122 Oxton Road, Birkenhead | 480 yd | |
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 539 yd | |
| Ni Hao No1 | 60 Oxton Road, Birkenhead | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton | 487 yd | |
| Greens of Oxton | Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount | 624 yd | |
| Sham Shop | 27 - 29 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 709 yd | |
| ABI Express | 10-12 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 738 yd | |
| Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drill At Grange Road West GRANGE ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| The Birkenhead Park School THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL PARK ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Cricket Club PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 663 yd | |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birkenhead) (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Oxton Road | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 796 yd |
| Birkenhead St Mary'S Cricket Club ASHVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Ymca (Birkenhead) (Closed) Whetstone Lane | health and fitness suite | 883 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.