Vyner Road South, Prenton, CH43 7XN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 7XN, 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%

Partnership Status

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 7XN 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%

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.

	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Vyner Road South dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vyner Road South was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Vyner Road South has the 8th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 287th lowest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CH43 7XN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Vyner Road South are based on 101 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 Vyner Road South, Prenton, CH43 7XN

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH43 7XN

Average Price
£268,199

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£268,199

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vyner Road South

Average Price
£665,477

Semi-Detached
£771,098

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£798,929

Flats/Maisonettes
£252,725

Other
£867,014

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vyner Road South

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Thermopylae Court Vyner Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£284,000	2025-09-02	£290,934
2 Thermopylae Court Vyner Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-06-27	£309,168
3 Thermopylae Court Vyner Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£218,500	2018-03-05	£288,673
4 Thermopylae Court Vyner Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£196,000	2017-08-17	£245,058
1 Thermopylae Court Vyner Road South, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2017-03-01	£285,849

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH43 7XN

Employment

CH43 7XN 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 7XN 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 7XN 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	1,812 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN	- not rated	3,326 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	3,682 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Junior School The Ridings , Noctorum CH43 9XZ	- not rated	511 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Primary School Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG	- not rated	658 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Hillside Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG	3out of 4	658 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Infant School Ridgeview Road , Noctorum CH43 9HG	- not rated	658 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Primary School Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead CH43 7ZU	- not rated	746 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	3out of 4	1,239 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ	- not rated	1,437 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	3out of 4	1,662 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	- not rated	1,662 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	- not rated	1,836 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	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	1,348 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	1,348 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT	- not rated	3,677 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	3out of 4	1,592 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield School 96 Bidston Road , Oxton CH43 6TW	- not rated	778 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Wrap Summerhill House , Beechwood Drive CH43 9LB	- not rated	1,005 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ	- not rated	1,304 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ	4out of 4	1,304 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD	- not rated	1,386 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Anselms Sports Ground	The Ridings, Noctorum	626 yd
Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club	93 Bidston Road, Oxton	631 yd
Our Happy Hub, St Andrew's Centre	1 Moorfields Avenue, Noctorum	1,041 yd
The Little Centre	Fifth Avenue, Beechwood	1,078 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wirral Golf Club	93 Bidston Road, Oxton		631 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Avenue	391 Upton Road, Noctorum		913 yd
Beechwood Fast Food Take Away	12 Beechwood Drive, Beechwood		1,050 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wirral Golf Club BIDSTON ROAD	golf	631 yd
St Anselms College Playing Fields Beryl Road	grass pitches	697 yd
Highfield School (Closed) Bidston Road		778 yd
Beechwood Recreation Centre BEECHWOOD DRIVE	health and fitness suite	1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	100.0%

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