Park Road South is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 4UX is located in the Claughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road South, Prenton, CH43 4UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 4UW, CH43 4XJ, CH43 4XH, CH43 4XL, CH43 4YU, CH43 4XG, CH43 4XQ, CH43 4XD, CH43 4UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 4UX is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 46.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 4UX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 48.5% | 53.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 15.6% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 11.1% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 8.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 38.2% | 37.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 37.9% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 14.6% | -9.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 31.5% | 15.8% | -15.7% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 23.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 27.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 95.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.7% | 91.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road South was 278.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road South has the 10th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 47th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 3 26 Park Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2024-04-26 | £85,250 |
| Flat 1 24 Park Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-06-09 | £77,893 |
| 8 Park Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-02-20 | £493,797 |
| Flat 1 26 Park Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2022-12-21 | £88,033 |
| Flat 2 26 Park Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-11-01 | £95,467 |
CH43 4UX 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,494 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 | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Aberdeen Street , CH41 4HS | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Park Grove , CH41 2TD | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathcart Street Primary School Dover Close , CH41 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Hollybank Road , CH41 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,144 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 | 1,200 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,010 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 5,452 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 | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplins Oriental | 22 Grange Mount | 271 yd | |
| Cramstones Cafe | 64 - 66 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 368 yd | |
| Quaker Meeting House | 83 Park Road South, Birkenhead | 399 yd | |
| Caribbean Spice Ltd | 48 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 431 yd | |
| St Vincent's Centre | Vacant Shop, 15 - 19 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Royal Naval Association | Park Road East, Birkenhead | 250 yd | |
| The Cavendish | The Cavendish, Birkenhead | 348 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Park Road East, Birkenhead | 514 yd | |
| The Richmond | 54 Oxton Road, Birkenhead | 524 yd | |
| Genting Casino Wirral | Stanley Casino, 25-27 Oxton Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken Express | 280 Claughton Road, Birkenhead | 266 yd | |
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 304 yd | |
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 327 yd | |
| Sultan Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 76 Grange Road West | 333 yd | |
| New Chung wah Fish & Chip | 53 Grange Road West | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sham Shop | 27 - 29 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 452 yd | |
| ABI Express | 10-12 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 460 yd | |
| Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 676 yd | |
| Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 689 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drill At Grange Road West GRANGE ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| The Birkenhead Park School THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL PARK ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Cricket Club PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Birkenhead St Mary'S Cricket Club ASHVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| The Hive Youth Zone BRIGHT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 525 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birkenhead) (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Oxton Road | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Ymca (Birkenhead) (Closed) Whetstone Lane | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Birkenhead Park CAVENDISH ROAD | tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 807 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.