Palm Hill is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 5SP 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 Palm Hill, Prenton, CH43 5SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 5XH, CH43 5SF, CH43 1YB, CH43 5TJ, CH43 5SR, CH43 5SN, CH43 1YQ, CH43 5TD, CH43 1TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 5SP is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 44.5% | 44.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 55.5% | 55.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 5SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 32.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.8% | 44.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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 | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 11.5% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 36.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 88.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palm Hill was 186.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palm Hill has the 20th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 87th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Palm Hill, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-03-08 | £144,521 |
| 6 Palm Hill, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,155 | 2022-10-21 | £462,083 |
| 10 Palm Hill, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2022-06-24 | £244,936 |
| 18 Palm Hill, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-04-08 | £141,251 |
| 3 Palm View Palm Hill, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-01-21 | £258,052 |
CH43 5SP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH43 5SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in CH43 5SP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchurch Road Primary School Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH42 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Mount Grove , CH41 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Woodchurch Road , Oxton CH43 5UT | 2out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Park Grove , CH41 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,477 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 | 1,623 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,062 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 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 2,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drawing Room | 50A Christchurch Road, Oxton | 58 yd | |
| HELLAS BAKERY & COFFEE LTD | Unit 1, The Willows, 2 Village Road | 62 yd | |
| Forget Me Not | Unit 4, The Willows, 2 Village Road, Oxton | 62 yd | |
| Home | 62 Christchurch Road, Oxton | 68 yd | |
| Ciccio | 53 Christchurch Road | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxton Bar & Kitchen | Oxton Bar And Terrace, 2 - 2A Claughton Firs, Oxton | 112 yd | |
| Oxton Conservative Club | Village Road, Oxton | 126 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Arms | Managers Flat, Shrewsbury Arms, 36 - 38 Claughton Firs | 228 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) | Alton House, 17, Shrewsbury Road | 279 yd | |
| Tixall Bowling And Social Club | Heathfield Road, Oxton | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | May Flower Chinese Takeaway, 9 Claughton Firs | 145 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 15 Rose Mount, Oxton | 146 yd | |
| Welcome | 30 Balls Road, Oxton | 320 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 15 Woodchurch Road | 489 yd | |
| Jakey Jays | 122 Oxton Road, Birkenhead | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens of Oxton | Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount | 141 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit A, 6 Woodchurch Road, Oxton | 481 yd | |
| Sham Shop | 27 - 29 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 1,032 yd | |
| ABI Express | 10-12 Grange Road West, Birkenhead | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School MOUNT GROVE | 677 yd | |
| Drill At Grange Road West GRANGE ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| The Birkenhead Park School THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL PARK ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 949 yd |
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,030 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Cricket Club PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.