Pagewood Close is in Prenton and in Wirral district. CH43 9YW 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 Pagewood Close, Prenton, CH43 9YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH43 9YN, CH43 9YL, CH43 9YR, CH43 9YH, CH43 9YQ, CH43 9YE, CH43 9YS, CH43 9YT, CH43 9YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH43 9YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 51.6% | -6.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 42.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.7% | 40.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 25.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 18.8% | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 (67.6%) 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 | 50.6% | 35.6% | -15.0% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 32% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 9YW this area, 32.6% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 32.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 15% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 16% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 91.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.6% | 94.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pagewood Close was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% higher than the Claughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pagewood Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claughton and the 299th highest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Pagewood Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2024-12-18 | £134,583 |
| 54 Pagewood Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-07 | £171,974 |
| 48 Pagewood Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2013-08-07 | £139,755 |
| 54 Pagewood Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-10-29 | £170,288 |
| 48 Pagewood Close, Prenton, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1997-05-09 | £163,415 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Peter's Way , Noctorum CH43 9QR | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Hillside Ridgeview Road , CH43 9HG | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Infant School Ridgeview Road , Noctorum CH43 9HG | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fender Primary School New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | - not rated | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Engineering College Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | - not rated | 617 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ | - not rated | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,798 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 | 2,350 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,290 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 | 2,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Preparatory School 46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 1,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Happy Hub, St Andrew's Centre | 1 Moorfields Avenue, Noctorum | 220 yd | |
| Carr Bridge Centre | Amenity Open Space, Carr Bridge Road | 483 yd | |
| St Anselms Sports Ground | The Ridings, Noctorum | 641 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Townfield Close | 915 yd | |
| Townfield Cafe | 2 Townfield Close | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchurch Hotel | Grasswood Road, Woodchurch | 781 yd | |
| Wirral Hundred | Wirral Hundred, 45 Noctorum Way | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dinner | 80 Hoole Road, Woodchurch | 809 yd | |
| Pappadoms | 2 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 917 yd | |
| New Townfield Valley | 8 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 917 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 5 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 917 yd | |
| The Avenue | 391 Upton Road, Noctorum | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Retail Services Ltd | Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum | 159 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 26 Townfield Close, Noctorum | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway High School NOCTORUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Woodchurch Leisure Centre CARR BRIDGE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| St Anselms College Playing Fields Beryl Road | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Fender Primary School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Woodchurch High School Sports Complex (Sport For The Community) CARR BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Foxfield School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 956 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 | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.