Park Road West is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 8SF 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 Park Road West, Prenton, CH43 8SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 8SG, CH43 8SE, CH43 8SB, CH43 8SN, CH43 8SA, CH43 8SW, CH43 8SL, CH43 8SQ, CH43 8TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH43 8SF is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 46.8% | 44.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 55.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 8SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 54.1% | 51.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 24.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (68.8%) 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 | 37.4% | 34.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 34.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 20.3% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 19.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 30.2% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 94.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 92.6% | 93.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 93.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road West was 269.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% higher than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road West has the 21st highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 50th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Park Road West, Prenton, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £276,700 | 2025-03-21 | £274,312 |
| 76 Park Road West, Prenton, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-03-21 | £633,708 |
| Flat 6 70 Park Road West, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-10-28 | £80,157 |
| Flat 3 68 Park Road West, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2022-04-04 | £79,186 |
| Flat 7 68 Park Road West, Prenton, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-03-24 | £80,256 |
CH43 8SF 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,420 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 | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Portland Laird Street , Claughton CH41 0AB | 1out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Price Street , CH41 8DU | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Aberdeen Street , CH41 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Gautby Road , Bidston CH41 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,552 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 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 294 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,170 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 | 717 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 | 566 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yog Hut by Fusion | 1 Upton Road, Claughton | 517 yd | |
| Aisushi | 38 Upton Road | 542 yd | |
| Harbour Lights Cafe | 38A Upton Road, Claughton | 546 yd | |
| Village Tandoori | 46 Upton Road, Claughton | 566 yd | |
| Quaker Meeting House | 83 Park Road South, Birkenhead | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead park RFC | Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club, 141 Park Road North | 469 yd | |
| Heather Brow | 8 Broom Hill, Claughton | 592 yd | |
| The Claughton | The Claughton Hotel, 50 Upton Road | 592 yd | |
| Houlihans Variety Club | 19-19A Upton Road, Claughton | 593 yd | |
| North Star Public House | 294 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgio's | 6 Upton Road, Claughton | 474 yd | |
| Mario's Pizzeria | 8 Upton Road, Claughton | 482 yd | |
| Fat Lolly Sams | 20-24 Upton Road, Claughton | 525 yd | |
| Sunny Fish And Chips | 62 Upton Road, Claughton | 623 yd | |
| Alex Pizza | 4 Mallaby Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 10-12 Upton Road, Claughton | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-15 Upton Road, Claughton | 531 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 69 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 619 yd | |
| Miller Convenience T/A Go Local | 36 Laird Street, Birkenhead | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral Hospitals School (Joseph Paxton Campus) PARK ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 374 yd |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College PARK ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| St Anselms College 27-41 27-41 MANOR HILL | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Rugby Club PARK ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 462 yd |
| Birkenhead St Mary'S Cricket Club ASHVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Birkenhead Park Cricket Club PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| The Birkenhead Park School THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL THE BIRKENHEAD PARK SCHOOL PARK ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Birkenhead Park CAVENDISH ROAD | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy Stp BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD BIRKENHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD SANDY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 701 yd |
| Birkenhead High School Academy DEVONSHIRE PLACE | swimming pool | 719 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 | 77.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.0% |
| 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.