Kirkland Road is in Wallasey and in Wirral district. CH45 1LR is located in the New Brighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wallasey. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkland Road, Wallasey, CH45 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH45 1LQ, CH45 1LF, CH45 1LP, CH45 1LJ, CH45 1LG, CH45 1NX, CH45 1NU, CH45 1NR, CH45 1NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH45 1LR 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 | 54.5% | 51.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 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 | 33.2% | 34% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 45.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 47.3% | 49.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 CH45 1LR this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.5% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 48.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.3% | 97.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkland Road was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the New Brighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkland Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in New Brighton and the 518th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Kirkland Road, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-09-14 | £293,034 |
| 3 Kirkland Road, Wallasey, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2020-08-04 | £252,201 |
| 9 Kirkland Road, Wallasey, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2019-03-01 | £228,259 |
| 7 Kirkland Road, Wallasey, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £178,700 | 2016-12-09 | £285,094 |
| 5 Kirkland Road, Wallasey, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-03-18 | £245,333 |
CH45 1LR 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Primary School Vaughan Road , CH45 1LH | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Atherton Street , CH45 9LT | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , CH45 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liscard Primary School Withens Lane , CH45 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Ashburton Road , CH44 5XB | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey Village , CH45 3LN | 2out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 5,068 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 5,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Wirral (Independent) Sport School 126 Victoria Road , CH45 9LD | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elleray Park School Elleray Park Road , CH45 0LH | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 4,305 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 4,826 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | 3out of 4 | 4,859 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 Popperie | Vale Park, Magazine Lane | 201 yd | |
| The Coffee Roast @ Vale House | Vale Park House Community Centre, Vale Park Magazine Lane | 373 yd | |
| The Holy Mackerel Tattoo Cafe | 249 Seabank Road, Egremont | 515 yd | |
| Remember When Tea Room | 64 Victoria Parade, New Brighton | 524 yd | |
| The Waiting Room @ Wirral Model | 62 Victoria Parade, New Brighton | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magazine Hotel | Magazine Brow, New Brighton | 414 yd | |
| The Pilot Boat | The Pilot Boat, 15 Magazine Brow, New Brighton | 434 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, New Brighton | 526 yd | |
| The New Brighton Hotel | 93 Victoria Road | 566 yd | |
| Perch Rock Hotel | 7 Grosvenor Road, New Brighton | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Fish & Chips | 156 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 477 yd | |
| Ocean Wave | 243-245 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 519 yd | |
| New Brighton Kebab House | 109 - 111, Victoria Road | 593 yd | |
| New Brighton Pizza & Kebab House | 111 Victoria Road, New Brighton | 613 yd | |
| Sun Hua | 13 Rowson Street, New Brighton | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & B Local | 209 - 211 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 591 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Marine Point | 1,032 yd | |
| Iceland | 16 Marine Point,, Kings Parade | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Grounds Egerton Street | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Marine Park ROWSON STREET | tennis courts | 918 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.