Winchester Drive is in Wallasey and in Wirral district. CH44 2AZ is located in the Wallasey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wallasey. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winchester Drive, Wallasey, CH44 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH44 2AY, CH44 2AX, CH45 4RU, CH44 2HQ, CH44 2AF, CH44 2AT, CH44 2AB, CH45 4RY, CH44 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH44 2AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.5% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.5% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 CH44 2AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 32.7% | 30.7% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 53.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 47.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 18.6% | 16.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 11.1% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 34.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.3% | 96.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Drive was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Liscard average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Liscard and the 247th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Winchester Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-07-21 | £287,861 |
| 4 Winchester Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-07 | £223,327 |
| 2 Winchester Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-09-30 | £296,696 |
| 34 Winchester Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-05-21 | £282,865 |
| 46 Winchester Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-08-03 | £290,556 |
CH44 2AZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Primary School St George's Road , CH45 3NF | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Ashburton Road , CH44 5XB | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Love Lane , CH44 5RN | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , CH45 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liscard Primary School Withens Lane , CH45 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldershaw School Valkyrie Road , CH45 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey Village , CH45 3LN | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 3,748 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 | 3,126 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,117 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 | 3,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elleray Park School Elleray Park Road , CH45 0LH | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Life Wirral (Independent) Sport School 126 Victoria Road , CH45 9LD | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino Vino | 49 Wallasey Road, Liscard | 423 yd | |
| MT Everest Nepalese Cuisine | 45 Wallasey Road, Liscard | 433 yd | |
| Canteen | 45 Wallasey Road, Liscard | 444 yd | |
| The Willow Tree Coffee Shop | 13 Coronation Buildings, Wallasey Road | 516 yd | |
| Elachi | 59 Seaview Road, Liscard | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale Lawn Tennis Club | Wallasey Road, Liscard | 215 yd | |
| Bronze Sports And Social Club | 180 Wallasey Road, Liscard | 215 yd | |
| The Boot | 55 Wallasey Road, Liscard | 371 yd | |
| The Clairville | 48 Wallasey Road, Liscard | 431 yd | |
| Stanleys | Stanleys, Liscard | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsangs Fish And Chip Shop | 120A Wallasey Road, Liscard | 200 yd | |
| Pizza Farm | 110 Wallasey Road, Liscard | 232 yd | |
| Delish | 111A Wallasey Road, Liscard | 275 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 52 Wallasey Road | 432 yd | |
| Mexican Grill | 45A Wallasey Road, Liscard | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Heron Foods, Liscard | 635 yd | |
| Tesco | 15-17 Liscard Village, Liscard | 641 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Liscard Way, Liscard | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorndale Tennis Club WALLASEY ROAD | tennis courts | 125 yd |
| Hearts Ladies Health Club (Wallasey) 136-142 136-142 WALLASEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 140 yd |
| Belvidere Recreation Ground BELVIDERE RECREATION GROUND BELVIDERE RECREATION GROUND BELVIDERE ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Oldershaw Academy VALKYRIE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 364 yd |
| World Class Gym 5-6 5-6 WALLASEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Wallasey Cricket Club THE OVAL | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Weatherhead High School BRECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Wallacre Recreation Ground Mosslands Drive | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| New Brighton Cricket Club RAKE LANE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Withensfield Playing Field (The Delph) LONGLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 917 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 | 180.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.