Vale Drive is in New Brighton, Wallasey and in Wirral district. CH45 1LY 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 Vale Drive, New Brighton, Wallasey, CH45 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH45 1NA, CH45 1LT, CH45 1NB, CH45 1ND, CH45 1LU, CH45 1NN, CH45 1LS, CH45 1LL, L45 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH45 1LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.3% | 36.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 49.8% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 52.1% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 30.4% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.4% | 14.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 13.8% | -9.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 21.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 35.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 94.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 98.4% | 93% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Drive was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the New Brighton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Vale Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in New Brighton and the 345th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Vale Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-08-30 | £491,406 |
| 23 Vale Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-03 | £233,515 |
| 5 Vale Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-27 | £267,572 |
| 16 Vale Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2021-05-28 | £299,717 |
| 16 Vale Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-10-02 | £177,934 |
CH45 1LY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CH45 1LY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,217 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 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Atherton Street , CH45 9LT | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , CH45 5HU | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liscard Primary School Withens Lane , CH45 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Ashburton Road , CH44 5XB | 3out of 4 | 1,847 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey Village , CH45 3LN | 2out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 4,559 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 | 3,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 5,039 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 | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elleray Park School Elleray Park Road , CH45 0LH | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 4,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Roast @ Vale House | Vale Park House Community Centre, Vale Park Magazine Lane | 61 yd | |
| The Popperie | Vale Park, Magazine Lane | 178 yd | |
| The Holy Mackerel Tattoo Cafe | 249 Seabank Road, Egremont | 182 yd | |
| Rockwood Bistro | 239 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 194 yd | |
| Bootleggers Cafe & Catering | 237 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandridge | 1 Rowson Street, New Brighton | 323 yd | |
| Sandridge | Sandridge, New Brighton | 344 yd | |
| The Magazine Hotel | Magazine Brow, New Brighton | 350 yd | |
| The Pilot Boat | The Pilot Boat, 15 Magazine Brow, New Brighton | 354 yd | |
| The Phoenix Club | 223-227 Rake Lane, New Brighton | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Fish & Chips | 156 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 144 yd | |
| Ocean Wave | 243-245 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 186 yd | |
| Sun Hua | 13 Rowson Street, New Brighton | 337 yd | |
| Bigchef Hot Food | 239 Rake Lane, New Brighton | 368 yd | |
| Chong Yip | 49 Mount Pleasant Road, New Brighton | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & B Local | 209 - 211 Seabank Road, New Brighton | 279 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Marine Point | 1,048 yd | |
| Iceland | 16 Marine Point,, Kings Parade | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Grounds Egerton Street | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Marine Park ROWSON STREET | tennis courts | 938 yd |
| New Brighton Cricket Club RAKE LANE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 198.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.