Howbeck Road, Prenton, CH43 6XD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH43 6XD 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%

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	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%

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.

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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Howbeck Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howbeck 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.

Howbeck 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%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CH43 6XD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Howbeck Road are based on 105 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 Howbeck Road, Prenton, CH43 6XD

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH43 6XD

Average Price
£151,729

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£151,729

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Howbeck Road

Average Price
£329,668

Semi-Detached
£574,910

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£653,200

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,099

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Howbeck Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 16 The Links Howbeck Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£126,000	2025-09-19	£126,000
Flat 10 The Links Howbeck Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-08-02	£165,064
Flat 27 The Links Howbeck Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-03-01	£126,297
Flat 17 The Links Howbeck Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£147,000	2024-02-06	£157,414
Flat 19 The Links Howbeck Road, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2023-07-19	£111,183

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH43 6XD

Employment

CH43 6XD 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 6XD 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	1,973 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	3,457 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF	3out of 4	3,934 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Primary School Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG	3out of 4	968 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ	3out of 4	1,072 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH	3out of 4	1,294 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Peter's Way , Noctorum CH43 9QR	3out of 4	1,362 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Primary School Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead CH43 7ZU	2out of 4	1,521 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	3out of 4	991 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	1,216 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY	2out of 4	1,444 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	1,792 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	4out of 4	2,763 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	1,016 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT	- not rated	3,029 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	4out of 4	854 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD	- not rated	614 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ	4out of 4	1,144 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY	- not rated	1,709 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA	4out of 4	2,023 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	2,048 yd	Community 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
Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club	93 Bidston Road, Oxton	519 yd
Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club	Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club, Oxton	628 yd
The Yog Hut by Fusion	1 Upton Road, Claughton	926 yd
Village Tandoori	46 Upton Road, Claughton	933 yd
Harbour Lights Cafe	38A Upton Road, Claughton	950 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wirral Golf Club	93 Bidston Road, Oxton	519 yd
Heather Brow	8 Broom Hill, Claughton	838 yd
Houlihans Variety Club	19-19A Upton Road, Claughton	856 yd
Caernarvon Castle	Caernarvon Castle Bidston Road	867 yd
The Claughton	The Claughton Hotel, 50 Upton Road	907 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bamboo Kitchen	24 Wellington Road, Oxton	777 yd
Sunny Fish And Chips	62 Upton Road, Claughton	890 yd
Fat Lolly Sams	20-24 Upton Road, Claughton	992 yd
Mario's Pizzeria	8 Upton Road, Claughton	1,032 yd
Georgio's	6 Upton Road, Claughton	1,040 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	9-15 Upton Road, Claughton	914 yd
McColls	10-12 Upton Road, Claughton	992 yd
Morrisons Daily	26 Townfield Close, Noctorum	1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highfield School (Closed) Bidston Road		349 yd
Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	417 yd
Wirral Golf Club BIDSTON ROAD	golf	516 yd
Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY	artificial grass pitch	579 yd
Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE	swimming pool	735 yd
St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL	health and fitness suite	953 yd
Birkenhead Sixth Form College PARK ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	1,005 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	61.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.77 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.77 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH43 6XD