Bidston Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 6UH 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 Bidston Road, Prenton, CH43 6UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 9TD, CH43 6UT, CH43 6XG, CH43 6UR, CH43 9TB, CH43 9SX, CH43 9QT, CH43 9EF, CH43 9TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 6UH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 59.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 8.3% |
| Male | 42.2% | 40.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -8.3% |
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 | 32.2% | 21.9% | -10.3% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 37.5% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 17% | 18.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
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 | 42.7% | 44.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 27% | 28.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 16.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.2% | 24.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.2% | 94.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bidston Road was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bidston Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 166th lowest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Westminster Court Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-09-26 | £116,327 |
| Flat 8 Braemar House, 33 Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-24 | £235,085 |
| Flat 12 Braemar House, 33 Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-07-28 | £234,294 |
| Flat 1 Braemar House, 33 Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-02-03 | £239,619 |
| Flat 4 Braemar House, 33 Bidston Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-12-15 | £219,968 |
CH43 6UH 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 6UH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Junior School Townfield Lane , Oxton CH43 2LH | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | - not rated | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,276 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,821 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 | 3out of 4 | 655 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 | 163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead High School 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Highfield School 96 Bidston Road , Oxton CH43 6TW | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcourt - St Anselm's 7 Devonshire Place , Oxton CH43 1TX | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club | Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club, Oxton | 498 yd | |
| Townfield Cafe | 2 Townfield Close | 867 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Townfield Close | 885 yd | |
| Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club | 93 Bidston Road, Oxton | 951 yd | |
| Twentysixteen coffee and kitchen | 1A Village Road, Oxton | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caernarvon Castle | Caernarvon Castle Bidston Road | 450 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) | Alton House, 17, Shrewsbury Road | 796 yd | |
| Wirral Hundred | Wirral Hundred, 45 Noctorum Way | 915 yd | |
| Wirral Golf Club | 93 Bidston Road, Oxton | 951 yd | |
| Oxton Conservative Club | Village Road, Oxton | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Kitchen | 24 Wellington Road, Oxton | 391 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 5 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 851 yd | |
| New Townfield Valley | 8 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 853 yd | |
| Pappadoms | 2 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 867 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 15 Rose Mount, Oxton | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 26 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 848 yd | |
| Greens of Oxton | Village Greens General Groceries, 2 Rose Mount | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 102 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 537 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Highfield School (Closed) Bidston Road | 761 yd | |
| Hm Curphey Memorial Ground HOLM LANE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Wirral Golf Club BIDSTON ROAD | golf | 948 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.