Waterford Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 6UU 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 Waterford Road, Prenton, CH43 6UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 6XF, CH43 6UJ, CH43 9EF, CH43 6UX, CH43 6US, CH43 6XD, CH43 6UW, CH43 6UP, CH43 9TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH43 6UU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 60.7% | 47.7% | -13.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 39.3% | 52.3% | 13.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 25.8% | 24.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 42.6% | 13.6% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 16% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 35.7% | 14.4% | -21.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 (66.1%) 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 | 25.2% | 29.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -19.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 36.9% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 29% | 23.6% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 6.7% | -5.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.7% | 25.7% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 13.4% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 30.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 95.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.8% | 95.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterford Road was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterford Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere and the 186th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A Waterford Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-02 | £336,099 |
| Flat 3 16 Waterford Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-02-02 | £252,074 |
| Flat 18 Bryntirion Lodge, 14 Waterford Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2023-05-12 | £40,628 |
| Flat 17 Bryntirion Lodge, 14 Waterford Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2022-01-28 | £49,535 |
| 22 Waterford Road, Prenton, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2021-06-29 | £582,862 |
CH43 6UU 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 6UU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 1,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Peter's Way , Noctorum CH43 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Holm Lane , CH43 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,464 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 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,797 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,020 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 | 824 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 | 504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 2,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club | Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club, Oxton | 589 yd | |
| Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club | 93 Bidston Road, Oxton | 666 yd | |
| Townfield Cafe | 2 Townfield Close | 980 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Townfield Close | 997 yd | |
| The Yog Hut by Fusion | 1 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Golf Club | 93 Bidston Road, Oxton | 666 yd | |
| Caernarvon Castle | Caernarvon Castle Bidston Road | 741 yd | |
| Heather Brow | 8 Broom Hill, Claughton | 967 yd | |
| Houlihans Variety Club | 19-19A Upton Road, Claughton | 984 yd | |
| Wirral Hundred | Wirral Hundred, 45 Noctorum Way | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Kitchen | 24 Wellington Road, Oxton | 663 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 5 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 962 yd | |
| New Townfield Valley | 8 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 964 yd | |
| Pappadoms | 2 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 980 yd | |
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 62 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 26 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 959 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-15 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,038 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 | 298 yd |
| Highfield School (Closed) Bidston Road | 493 yd | |
| Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Wirral Golf Club BIDSTON ROAD | golf | 663 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 706 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Oxton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 29.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 29.2% |
| 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.