Larch Grove is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 7FF is located in the Bidston and St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larch Grove, Prenton, CH43 7FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 7FE, CH43 7NY, CH43 7NX, CH43 7NZ, CH43 7SW, CH43 7RU, CH43 7SN, CH43 7SS, CH43 7SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 7FF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents 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 | 58.8% | 53.6% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 41.2% | 46.4% | 5.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 7FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 54.2% | 59.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 25% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 61.9% | 47.6% | -14.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 32.4% | 7.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 21.3% | 17.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 9.1% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 24.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 96% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Grove was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larch Grove has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 440th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Larch Grove, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-09-20 | £100,765 |
| 9 Larch Grove, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-12-01 | £105,550 |
| 14 Larch Grove, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-07-04 | £133,913 |
| 26 Larch Grove, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-03-15 | £133,252 |
| 18 Larch Grove, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2022-10-28 | £130,878 |
CH43 7FF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 4out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Gautby Road , Bidston CH41 7DU | 2out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Portland Laird Street , Claughton CH41 0AB | 1out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead CH43 7ZU | 2out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Farmfield Drive , CH43 7TE | 3out of 4 | 1,311 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 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,004 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,338 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 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Fender Lane , Moreton CH46 9PA | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfellas Cafe | 60a Hoylake Road, Bidston | 363 yd | |
| Open Door Cafe, St James Centre | Open Door Cafe, St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 648 yd | |
| Village Tandoori | 46 Upton Road, Claughton | 769 yd | |
| Harbour Lights Cafe | 38A Upton Road, Claughton | 779 yd | |
| Aisushi | 38 Upton Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bidston | Bidston Hotel, 50 Hoylake Road | 346 yd | |
| North Star Public House | 294 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 737 yd | |
| The Claughton | The Claughton Hotel, 50 Upton Road | 760 yd | |
| Houlihans Variety Club | 19-19A Upton Road, Claughton | 790 yd | |
| Heather Brow | 8 Broom Hill, Claughton | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fried Chicken & Kitchen | 22 Hoylake Road | 364 yd | |
| Golden Hoylake | 20 Hoylake Road, Bidston | 367 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | Sea Breeze Fish Bar, Bidston | 375 yd | |
| KFC | 269 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 700 yd | |
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 62 Upton Road, Claughton | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Stanley Road, Birkenhead | 564 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Stanley Road, Birkenhead | 572 yd | |
| Laird Street Superstore | 360 - 362 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 589 yd | |
| McColls | 10-12 Upton Road, Claughton | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-15 Upton Road, Claughton | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College PARK ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Wirral Hospitals School (Joseph Paxton Campus) PARK ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 946 yd |
| Wirral Golf Club BIDSTON ROAD | golf | 973 yd |
| Wirral Tennis & Leisure Centre VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.