Worcester Road is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 7QA 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 Worcester Road, Prenton, CH43 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 7QB, CH43 7QD, CH43 7PH, CH43 7QH, CH43 7SU, CH43 7QJ, CH43 7ST, CH43 7PQ, CH43 7SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 7QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 56.2% | 54.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 43.8% | 45.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 7QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 40.6% | 53.1% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 25.4% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.7% | 37.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.2% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 20% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 47% | 27.4% | -19.6% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 23.6% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 99.6% | 96.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worcester Road was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Worcester Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 199th highest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Worcester Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-07-19 | £160,059 |
| 43 Worcester Road, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-03-19 | £94,047 |
| 35 Worcester Road, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-10-11 | £128,466 |
| 49 Worcester Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2019-08-02 | £149,477 |
| 67 Worcester Road, Prenton, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-08-05 | £127,543 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,766 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 | 3,136 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 | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyner Primary School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Infant School Tollemache Road , CH41 0DQ | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Media Arts College Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oxley School Oxley Avenue , Moreton L46 1QA | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,310 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,605 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 | 2,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | - not rated | 764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Wrap Summerhill House , Beechwood Drive CH43 9LB | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School 96 Bidston Road , Oxton CH43 6TW | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent 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 | 323 yd | |
| The Cafe | Cafe, Tesco Superstore | 794 yd | |
| Open Door Cafe, St James Centre | Open Door Cafe, St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 912 yd | |
| Bidston Golf Club | Bidston Link Road, Leasowe | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bidston | Bidston Hotel, 50 Hoylake Road | 384 yd | |
| North Star Public House | 294 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fried Chicken & Kitchen | 22 Hoylake Road | 500 yd | |
| Golden Hoylake | 20 Hoylake Road, Bidston | 506 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | Sea Breeze Fish Bar, Bidston | 518 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore Bidston Link Road, Bidston | 794 yd | |
| KFC | 269 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Stanley Road, Birkenhead | 677 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Stanley Road, Birkenhead | 682 yd | |
| Tesco | Petrol Filling Station, Bidston Link Road | 799 yd | |
| Laird Street Superstore | 360 - 362 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 846 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Bidston Link Road, Bidston | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral Tennis & Leisure Centre VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 712 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.