Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0RE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH48 0RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.8%	2.0%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	50.2%	48.2%	-2.0%	49.0%	-0.8%

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	39.1%	36.7%	-2.4%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	41.1%	35.8%	-5.3%	44.2%	-8.4%
Separated	3.6%	5.8%	2.2%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	12.1%	14.6%	2.5%	9.1%	5.5%
Widowed	4%	7.1%	3.1%	6.1%	1.0%

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	51.5%	50.5%	-1.0%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	33%	31.1%	-1.9%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	11%	11.7%	0.7%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.1%	5.7%	2.6%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.9%	11.2%	0.3%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	6.6%	-2.3%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.5%	-2.4%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	3.7%	2.5%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	13.7%	4.0%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	49.6%	47.3%	-2.3%	33.8%	13.5%
Other	2.8%	2.9%	0.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.2%	95%	-1.2%	81.4%	13.6%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	88.7%	-1.7%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	3.8%	5%	1.2%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	2.1%	-0.6%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89%	88.7%	-0.3%	83.2%	5.5%
10+ Years	1.4%	5.7%	4.3%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	2.5%	-3.3%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Banks Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banks Road was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% higher than the Hoylake and Meols average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Banks Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hoylake and Meols and the 290th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CH48 0RE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Banks Road are based on 284 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 Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0RE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH48 0RE

Average Price
£208,062

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£276,310

Detached
£222,160

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,873

Other
£325,059

Estimated Average Property Prices for Banks Road

Average Price
£295,095

Semi-Detached
£452,808

Terraced
£339,354

Detached
£563,788

Flats/Maisonettes
£238,212

Other
£181,884

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Banks Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
86A Banks Road, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-06-19	£265,905
92 Banks Road, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-09-05	£236,589
104 Banks Road, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-03-28	£200,727
Flat 5 72 Banks Road, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-06-30	£145,610
78 Banks Road, Wirral, Merseyside Other, an established residential building	£268,000	2022-05-31	£289,963

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH48 0RE

Employment

CH48 0RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in CH48 0RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	60
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	19
Student (economically inactive)	16
Other	13
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Construction	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School St Bridget's Lane , West Kirby CH48 3JT	4out of 4	697 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Kirby Primary School Anglesey Road , West Kirby CH48 5EQ	3out of 4	875 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Horse Hill Infant School Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby CH48 6DR	4out of 4	1,856 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Horse Hill Junior School Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby CH48 6DR	3out of 4	1,856 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 126 Market Street , Hoylake CH47 3BH	3out of 4	3,125 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Kirby Grammar School Graham Road , West Kirby CH48 5DP	4out of 4	911 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG	3out of 4	1,694 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ	3out of 4	1,878 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Kirby Residential School Meols Drive , West Kirby CH48 5DH	4out of 4	615 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Avalon School Caldy Road , West Kirby CH48 2HE	- not rated	1,169 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Green Onions	Studio 104 Health And Beauty, 106 Banks Road	1 yd
625	86 Banks Road, West Kirby	2 yd
Slinkys	84 Banks Road, West Kirby	9 yd
CIBO Italiano	90 Banks Road	10 yd
The Nook Cafe	80 Banks Road, West Kirby	31 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Kirby Social Club	98 Banks Road, West Kirby	74 yd
Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons	Dee Hotel, 44 Grange Road	325 yd
Crosville Employees Social Club	Crosville Employees Social Club, West Kirby	384 yd
The White Lion	51 Grange Road, West Kirby	517 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Magic 3	134 Banks Road, West Kirby	180 yd
The Marigold Fisheries Restaurant	14 Banks Road	235 yd
Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering	156 Banks Road, West Kirby	270 yd
Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour	Dee Lane, West Kirby	320 yd
The Grange Chippy	68 Grange Road, West Kirby	379 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gerrards Confectioners	19 The Crescent, West Kirby	275 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Dee Lane, West Kirby	320 yd
Aldi	4 Bridge Road, West Kirby	696 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ashton Park ASHTON PARK ASHTON PARK WESTBOURNE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	410 yd
West Kirby Concourse Leisure Centre THE CONCOURSE THE CONCOURSE GRANGE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	411 yd
West Kirby Residential School 107-119 107-119 MEOLS DRIVE	health and fitness suite	615 yd
Devonshire Road Playing Field RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE DEVONSHIRE ROAD	grass pitches	942 yd
West Kirby Grammar School GRAHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	978 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	26.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	25.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.93 Mbit/s

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