Castleway North, Wirral, CH46 1RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH46 1RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.2%	51.3%	-3.9%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	44.8%	48.7%	3.9%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	33.9%	33.3%	-0.6%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	46.8%	-0.7%	44.2%	2.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	8.1%	9.5%	1.4%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	8.5%	6.1%	-2.4%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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	45.8%	50%	4.2%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	27.7%	30.2%	2.5%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	17.7%	12.3%	-5.4%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	7.4%	6.5%	-0.9%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.1%	22.2%	-7.9%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	10%	-8.6%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.5%	17%	-5.5%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.8%	4.0%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	17.8%	10.2%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	14.4%	23.9%	9.5%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	3%	1.3%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	99%	98%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	99%	95.8%	-3.2%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0%	2.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	95.8%	-3.2%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.2%	37.2%	7.0%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Castleway North Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleway North was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Leasowe and Moreton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Castleway North has the 18th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Leasowe and Moreton East and the 457th lowest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CH46 1RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castleway North are based on 79 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wirral.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Castleway North, Wirral, CH46 1RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH46 1RW

Average Price
£170,451

Semi-Detached
£173,889

Terraced
£164,866

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castleway North

Average Price
£183,414

Semi-Detached
£186,194

Terraced
£175,213

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castleway NorthStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Castleway North, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£178,000	2025-04-11	£195,713
36 Castleway North, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2025-01-16	£245,695
40 Castleway North, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-05-08	£268,916
10 Castleway North, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2023-05-19	£196,207
40 Castleway North, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,000	2023-04-21	£134,195

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH46 1RW

Employment

CH46 1RW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	14
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN	- not rated	711 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	4,739 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB	4out of 4	4,886 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castleway Primary School Castleway North , CH46 1RN	- not rated	108 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leasowe Primary School Oxley Avenue , Leasowe CH46 1RU	- not rated	779 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School Gardenside , Leasowe CH46 2RP	3out of 4	903 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Gardenside , CH46 2RP	- not rated	903 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastway Primary School Rossall Road , Moreton CH46 8TA	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Henry Meoles School Birket Avenue , Moreton L46 1RA	- not rated	505 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Kingsway Academy Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB	- not rated	561 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wallasey School Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB	- not rated	561 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxley School Oxley Avenue , Moreton L46 1QA	- not rated	828 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ	2out of 4	2,383 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	4,104 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	4,104 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY	3out of 4	4,913 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Birket Avenue , CH46 1RA	4out of 4	1,279 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emslie Morgan Alternative Provision School (EMAPS) 235 Leasowe Road , CH45 8RE	- not rated	1,403 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emslie Morgan Academy 235 Leasowe Road , CH45 8RE	- not rated	1,403 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Link Centre At Solar Campus 235 Leasowe Road , Leasowe CH45 8LW	- not rated	1,555 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	- not rated	2,016 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok Star	45 Reeds Avenue East, Leasowe	330 yd
Leasowe Community Centre	Twickenham Drive, Leasowe	336 yd
Frasers at Leasowe Golf Club	Leasowe Golf Club, Leasowe Road	538 yd
Pathan Park Coffee Shop	Molloys Garden Centre, Leasowe Road	671 yd
Pathan Park	Molloy Garden Centre, Leasowe Road	756 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
New Brighton Rugby Club	New Brighton Rugby Club, Hartsfield Reeds Lane, Leasowe		389 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Beijing Kitchen	242 Twickenham Drive, Leasowe		681 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	113B Reeds Lane, Leasowe		585 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castleway Playing Field CASTLEWAY NORTH	grass pitches	141 yd
New Brighton Football Club (Rugby Union) REEDS LANE	grass pitches, squash courts	349 yd
Leasowe Golf Club LEASOWE ROAD	golf	540 yd
Leasowe Leisure Centre (Wallasey) TWICKENHAM DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	547 yd
The Kingsway Academy (Closed) BIRKET AVENUE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	564 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CH46 1RW