Eaton Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 4XS 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 Eaton Road, Prenton, CH43 4XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 4UR, CH43 1XX, CH43 4XQ, CH43 4UL, CH43 4XL, CH43 4XX, CH43 4UP, CH43 4UF, CH43 4XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 4XS is primarily male, with 56.2% 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 | 56% | 43.8% | -12.2% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 44% | 56.2% | 12.2% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 | 29.4% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 18.5% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 15% | 21.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| Widowed | 25.2% | 15% | -10.2% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (48.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.7% | 25.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -22.6% |
| Good health | 18.9% | 23% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 37.2% | 30.2% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 17.5% |
| Bad health | 15.9% | 13.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 27.8% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.3% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 19.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 15% | 3.1% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 98% | 5.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.6% | 95.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 95.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 17.4% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eaton Road was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eaton Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 238th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Eaton Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-26 | £248,315 |
| 10 Eaton Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-23 | £145,459 |
| 12 Eaton Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-11-09 | £197,581 |
| 15 Eaton Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-01-11 | £229,738 |
| 10 Eaton Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2006-10-20 | £280,363 |
CH43 4XS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH43 4XS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,738 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 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,757 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 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Park Grove , CH41 2TD | 2out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Aberdeen Street , CH41 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Hollybank Road , CH41 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community 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 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,954 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 | 1,200 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,195 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,308 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 | 630 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 | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplins Oriental | 22 Grange Mount | 284 yd | |
| Quaker Meeting House | 83 Park Road South, Birkenhead | 317 yd | |
| Cramstones Cafe | 64 - 66 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 475 yd | |
| Caribbean Spice Ltd | 48 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 544 yd | |
| St Vincent's Centre | Vacant Shop, 15 - 19 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish | The Cavendish, Birkenhead | 431 yd | |
| The Richmond | 54 Oxton Road, Birkenhead | 488 yd | |
| Birkenhead Royal Naval Association | Park Road East, Birkenhead | 497 yd | |
| Genting Casino Wirral | Stanley Casino, 25-27 Oxton Road | 635 yd | |
| Admiral | 258 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 289 yd | |
| Papa Gino's | 5 Grange Mount, Birkenhead | 373 yd | |
| New Chung wah Fish & Chip | 53 Grange Road West | 436 yd | |
| Sultan Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 76 Grange Road West | 436 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken Express | 280 Claughton Road, Birkenhead | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sham Shop | 27 - 29 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 553 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton | 575 yd | |
| ABI Express | 10-12 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 576 yd | |
| Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 809 yd | |
| Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drill At Grange Road West GRANGE ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 58 yd |
| The Birkenhead Park School THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL PARK ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Cricket Club PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Birkenhead St Mary'S Cricket Club ASHVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birkenhead) (Closed) 13-15 13-15 Oxton Road | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 697 yd | |
| The Hive Youth Zone BRIGHT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 713 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Ymca (Birkenhead) (Closed) Whetstone Lane | health and fitness suite | 785 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.