Noctorum Lane is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 7PL 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 Noctorum Lane, Prenton, CH43 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 7XL, CH43 9UA, CH43 7PX, CH43 7SY, CH43 7FJ, CH43 7PW, CH43 7PN, CH43 7SZ, CH43 7NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 7PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52.3% | 53.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH43 7PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.6% | 23.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 59.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 17.3% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.8% | 45.7% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.4% | 89.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.4% | 91.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Noctorum Lane was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Noctorum Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 351st lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Inveresk Court Noctorum Lane, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-21 | £196,542 |
| Flat 4 Inveresk Court Noctorum Lane, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-28 | £192,827 |
| Flat 1 Inveresk Court Noctorum Lane, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-16 | £176,558 |
| Flat 16 Inveresk Court Noctorum Lane, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-12-07 | £193,332 |
| Flat 10 Inveresk Court Noctorum Lane, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-11-17 | £146,298 |
CH43 7PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7PL 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 7PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,597 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 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead CH43 7ZU | 2out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Peter's Way , Noctorum CH43 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Farmfield Drive , CH43 7TE | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,282 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 | 1,219 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,510 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 | 1,411 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 | 1,206 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 2,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club | 93 Bidston Road, Oxton | 409 yd | |
| St Anselms Sports Ground | The Ridings, Noctorum | 724 yd | |
| Village Tandoori | 46 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,004 yd | |
| The Yog Hut by Fusion | 1 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,027 yd | |
| Harbour Lights Cafe | 38A Upton Road, Claughton | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Golf Club | 93 Bidston Road, Oxton | 409 yd | |
| Heather Brow | 8 Broom Hill, Claughton | 914 yd | |
| Houlihans Variety Club | 19-19A Upton Road, Claughton | 926 yd | |
| The Claughton | The Claughton Hotel, 50 Upton Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 62 Upton Road, Claughton | 934 yd | |
| Fat Lolly Sams | 20-24 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 9-15 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,008 yd | |
| McColls | 10-12 Upton Road, Claughton | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral Golf Club BIDSTON ROAD | golf | 408 yd |
| Highfield School (Closed) Bidston Road | 514 yd | |
| St Anselms College Playing Fields Beryl Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Birkenhead School BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL BERESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,004 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 15.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 15.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.