Corwen Close is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 9UX 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 Corwen Close, Prenton, CH43 9UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 9XQ, CH43 9XP, CH43 9XS, CH43 9XR, CH43 9XE, CH43 9XD, CH43 9QU, CH43 9XG, CH43 9YY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH43 9UX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 52.1% | 49.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 40% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 33.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) 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 | 38.2% | 38.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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.
In the area around CH43 9UX this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 31.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 18.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.6% | 91.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 91.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corwen Close was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Bidston and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corwen Close has the 44th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James and the 429th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Corwen Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-07-19 | £134,862 |
| 4 Corwen Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-10-28 | £148,401 |
| 10 Corwen Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2006-06-23 | £124,592 |
| 2 Corwen Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2005-08-26 | £146,542 |
| 15 Corwen Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2004-09-30 | £138,684 |
CH43 9UX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead CH43 7ZU | 2out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Farmfield Drive , CH43 7TE | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS | 2out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton Moreton Road , Upton CH49 6LL | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,307 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,706 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 | 2,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Fender Lane , Moreton CH46 9PA | 4out of 4 | 1,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Centre | Fifth Avenue, Beechwood | 372 yd | |
| St Anselms Sports Ground | The Ridings, Noctorum | 970 yd | |
| St Mary's Church Hall | Church Road, Upton | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Fast Food Take Away | 12 Beechwood Drive, Beechwood | 473 yd | |
| The Avenue | 391 Upton Road, Noctorum | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 135-139 Manor Drive, Upton | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Recreation Centre BEECHWOOD DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Hayfield School MANOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| St Anselms College Playing Fields Beryl Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Overchurch Junior School OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS MORETON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.