Dudley Close, Prenton, CH43 5RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH43 5RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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	50.8%	49.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	49.2%	50.6%	1.4%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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	27%	34.4%	7.4%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	41%	-6.2%	44.2%	-3.2%
Separated	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	13.3%	12.3%	-1.0%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	10.7%	9.7%	-1.0%	6.1%	3.6%

Health

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	38.7%	43.8%	5.1%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	35.3%	30.6%	-4.7%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	15.4%	18.6%	3.2%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	8.6%	4.7%	-3.9%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.6%	20.7%	-2.9%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	5.3%	-3.7%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	11%	-7.0%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	4.8%	-0.4%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	17.6%	5.6%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	27%	35.2%	8.2%	33.8%	1.4%
Other	5.2%	5.3%	0.1%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	99.6%	1.1%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	98.9%	92.7%	-6.2%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	0.4%	6.2%	5.8%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	93%	-4.7%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0.8%	5%	4.2%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	62%	46.2%	15.8%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Dudley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dudley Close was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dudley Close has the 48th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 271st highest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CH43 5RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dudley Close are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wirral.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dudley Close, Prenton, CH43 5RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH43 5RU

Average Price
£243,209

Semi-Detached
£247,167

Terraced
£238,686

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dudley Close

Average Price
£254,731

Semi-Detached
£259,914

Terraced
£249,548

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dudley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Dudley Close, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£231,000	2024-11-01	£249,802
12 Dudley Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£229,000	2024-10-30	£247,680
24 Dudley Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-11-26	£343,217
13 Dudley Close, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-04-16	£305,405
24 Dudley Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-03-01	£319,824

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH43 5RU

Employment

CH43 5RU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CH43 5RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	10
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,107 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	3,735 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodchurch Road Academy 99 Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ	2out of 4	244 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ	- not rated	284 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , CH43 5UT	- not rated	486 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT	3out of 4	503 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ	3out of 4	675 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY	2out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park High School Park Road South , CH43 4UY	- not rated	1,268 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	3out of 4	1,340 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	- not rated	1,340 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR	3out of 4	1,734 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT	- not rated	2,064 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	2,074 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	2,074 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY	- not rated	5,415 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY	3out of 4	1,186 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School
LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT	- not rated	5,225 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY	- not rated	340 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redcourt - St Anselm's 7 Devonshire Place , Oxton CH43 1TX	- not rated	972 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead High School 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY	- not rated	1,140 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD	- not rated	1,238 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horizons Independent School 60 Mendip Road , CH42 8NU	- not rated	1,252 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Homebrew Tap	58 Christchurch Road, Oxton	295 yd
The Library	17 Rose Mount	296 yd
RESTAURANT OXA	Fraiche, 11 Rose Mount	297 yd
Low Slow and Dough	Cairns Butcher, 1A Claughton Firs	298 yd
Elixir	7-9 Rose Mount, Oxton	298 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tixall Bowling And Social Club	Heathfield Road, Oxton	133 yd
Shrewsbury Arms	Managers Flat, Shrewsbury Arms, 36 - 38 Claughton Firs	152 yd
Cock & Pullet	The Cock And Pullet, 100 Woodchurch Road	173 yd
Oxton Bar & Kitchen	Oxton Bar And Terrace, 2 - 2A Claughton Firs, Oxton	274 yd
Oxton Conservative Club	Village Road, Oxton	393 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mayflower	May Flower Chinese Takeaway, 9 Claughton Firs	235 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	15 Rose Mount, Oxton	297 yd
Welcome	30 Balls Road, Oxton	413 yd
Happy Kitchen	15 Woodchurch Road	476 yd
Mykonos Limited	708-710 Borough Road, Tranmere	519 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greens of Oxton	Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount	330 yd
Tesco Stores Limited	Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton	543 yd
Iceland	790-794 Borough Road, Tranmere	753 yd
Tesco	(Unit 1) 790, Borough Road	778 yd
Farmfoods	320 Woodchurch Road, Prenton	873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE		657 yd
Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) PRENTON PARK PRENTON PARK PRENTON ROAD WEST	grass pitches	953 yd
Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE	grass pitches	989 yd
Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,000 yd
Drill At Grange Road West GRANGE ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	1,041 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	203.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CH43 5RU