Digg Lane, Wirral, CH46 6AQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH46 6AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	55.7%	2.3%	51.0%	4.7%
Male	46.6%	44.3%	-2.3%	49.0%	-4.7%

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	35.4%	39.4%	4.0%	37.9%	1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	44.3%	37.3%	-7.0%	44.2%	-6.9%
Separated	2%	4.7%	2.7%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	10.6%	9.7%	-0.9%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	7.7%	8.9%	1.2%	6.1%	2.8%

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	43.9%	49%	5.1%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	33.8%	32.1%	-1.7%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	15.5%	13.5%	-2.0%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	6.1%	3.7%	-2.4%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.6%	26.2%	-1.4%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	9.9%	-1.1%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	10.7%	-10.0%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	9.4%	6.1%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	20.2%	3.9%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	15.9%	21.5%	5.6%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	5.3%	2.1%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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)
Other Asian	1%	2.7%	1.7%	1.6%	1.1%
Black African	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.5%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.4%	0.6%
White	96.6%	94.3%	-2.3%	81.4%	12.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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%	95.6%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	5.6%	-2.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	95.6%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.3%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	76.7%	7.8%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
No passport held	14.1%	13.5%	0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.9%	37.2%	3.7%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Digg Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Digg Lane was 187.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.8% higher than the Leasowe and Moreton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Digg Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Leasowe and Moreton East and the 86th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CH46 6AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Digg Lane are based on 53 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 Digg Lane, Wirral, CH46 6AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH46 6AQ

Average Price
£194,306

Semi-Detached
£185,862

Terraced
£165,467

Detached
£285,761

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Digg Lane

Average Price
£204,736

Semi-Detached
£204,108

Terraced
£176,974

Detached
£281,313

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Digg LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Digg Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-07-26	£130,208
20 Digg Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-07-06	£196,897
16 Digg Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-08-13	£176,689
22 Digg Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2020-10-23	£226,598
40 Digg Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-10-28	£259,853

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH46 6AQ

Employment

CH46 6AQ 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	76
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	9
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	26
Manufacturing	25
Education	15
Other	12
Transport and storage	8
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF	3out of 4	2,607 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	3,963 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lingham Primary School Townmeadow Lane , Moreton CH46 7UQ	3out of 4	188 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB	3out of 4	678 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastway Primary School Rossall Road , Moreton CH46 8TA	2out of 4	874 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Danger Lane , Moreton CH46 8UG	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbrook Primary School Stavordale Road , Moreton CH46 9PS	2out 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
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	4out of 4	2,369 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	4,140 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ	3out of 4	4,176 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	4,399 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ	3out of 4	4,497 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	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	4,602 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	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	4out of 4	5,144 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	4out of 4	1,254 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Fender Lane , Moreton CH46 9PA	4out of 4	1,469 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN	3out of 4	1,942 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT	3out of 4	2,795 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	3,462 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bamboo Thai	272 Hoylake Road, Moreton	208 yd
Akbor's	226 Hoylake Road, Moreton	211 yd
Elite Restaurant	Gibsons Butcher, 278 Hoylake Road	217 yd
Pecorino	267 Hoylake Road	228 yd
The Lunch Pad	21 Pasture Road, Moreton	252 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Farmers Arms	The Farmers Arms, 2 Netherton Road, Moreton	151 yd
Mockbeggar Hall, Wetherspoons	239-241 Hoylake Road, Moreton	228 yd
Coach And Horses	202 Hoylake Road, Moreton	281 yd
Sacred Heart Parish Centre	Social Club, Sacred Heart Church Hoylake Road, Moreton	422 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Healthy One Buffet Restaurant	216 Hoylake Road, Moreton	204 yd
Royal Taste	29 Pasture Road, Moreton	259 yd
Chicken Hot	221 Hoylake Road, Moreton	272 yd
Pasture Fish and Chip Shop	28 Pasture Road, Moreton	293 yd
Dough-Hut	18 Pasture Road, Moreton	301 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	220 Hoylake Road, Moreton	204 yd
Iceland	303 Hoylake Road, Moreton	263 yd
Tesco	190 Hoylake Road, Moreton	406 yd
Tesco	436 Hoylake Road, Moreton	849 yd
Aldi	17-21 Hoylake Road, Moreton	1,073 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lingham Primary School Track (Closed) Townmeadow Lane	athletics tracks	276 yd
Lingham Park EDGEHILL ROAD	grass pitches	368 yd
Premier Brands Playing Field (Closed)	grass pitches	738 yd
Moreton Hills Golf Centre TARRAN WAY SOUTH	golf	762 yd
Saughall Grange SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND ORCHARD GRANGE	tennis courts	895 yd
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School DANGER LANE	grass pitches	974 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	176.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH46 6AQ