Somerset Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH48 6EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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	53.8%	53.9%	0.1%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	46.2%	46.1%	-0.1%	49.0%	-2.9%

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	22.6%	27.8%	5.2%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	47.8%	-3.2%	44.2%	3.6%
Separated	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	10.7%	14.3%	3.6%	9.1%	5.2%
Widowed	14.4%	8.3%	-6.1%	6.1%	2.2%

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	47%	45.9%	-1.1%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	27.2%	30.1%	2.9%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	15.8%	16.1%	0.3%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	7.5%	5.7%	-1.8%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	1.2%	1.0%

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	31.3%	21.3%	-10.0%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	9.6%	-3.6%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	7.4%	-3.7%	13.4%	-6.0%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	4.3%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7%	13.9%	6.9%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	30.5%	40%	9.5%	33.8%	6.2%
Other	4.1%	3.5%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.2%	98.9%	0.7%	81.4%	17.5%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	96.1%	97.9%	1.8%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	2.9%	0.7%	-2.2%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	95.7%	97.9%	2.2%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	59.6%	46.2%	13.4%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Somerset Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Road was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% higher than the Hoylake and Meols average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Somerset Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hoylake and Meols and the 426th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.5%.

🔎 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 6EJ, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 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) - 9/10 (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 Somerset Road are based on 138 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 Somerset Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH48 6EJ

Average Price
£180,078

Semi-Detached
£209,656

Terraced
£205,065

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,308

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somerset Road

Average Price
£218,053

Semi-Detached
£233,360

Terraced
£215,237

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,742

Other
£65,067

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somerset Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Somerset Road, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-11-07	£140,826
28 Somerset Road, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-10-14	£211,809
5 Somerset Road, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-02-02	£126,037
19 Somerset Road, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2022-08-31	£112,193
8 Somerset Road, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-01-14	£145,374

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH48 6EJ

Employment

CH48 6EJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CH48 6EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	16
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	7
Construction	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Black Horse Hill Infant School Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby CH48 6DR	4out of 4	589 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Black Horse Hill Junior School Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby CH48 6DR	3out of 4	589 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Kirby Primary School Anglesey Road , West Kirby CH48 5EQ	3out of 4	913 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School St Bridget's Lane , West Kirby CH48 3JT	4out of 4	1,216 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 126 Market Street , Hoylake CH47 3BH	3out of 4	2,142 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ	3out of 4	714 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Kirby Grammar School Graham Road , West Kirby CH48 5DP	4out of 4	1,037 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	4out of 4	5,225 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	1,081 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Avalon School Caldy Road , West Kirby CH48 2HE	- not rated	1,578 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
Leaf Tea Shop And Bar	19 Black Horse Hill, West Kirby	368 yd
Seafood Shack	51 Grange Road, West Kirby	858 yd
Figo's Mediterranean Kitchen	64-66 Grange Road, West Kirby	1,013 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 2 44, Grange Road	1,079 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The White Lion	51 Grange Road, West Kirby		859 yd
Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons	Dee Hotel, 44 Grange Road		1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cheungs Supper Bar	9 Coronation Buildings, Gilroy Road		187 yd
The Grange Chippy	68 Grange Road, West Kirby		1,004 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	4 Bridge Road, West Kirby		891 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Greenbank Road (Closed) Greenbank Road	grass pitches	521 yd
Hilbre High School Sports Centre FRANKBY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	655 yd
Marine Park GREENBANK ROAD	grass pitches	733 yd
Ashton Park ASHTON PARK ASHTON PARK WESTBOURNE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	996 yd
Calday Grange Swimming Pool GOURLEYS LANE	swimming pool	1,025 yd
West Kirby Grammar School Stp EDDISBURY ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,033 yd
West Kirby Concourse Leisure Centre THE CONCOURSE THE CONCOURSE GRANGE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,035 yd
Anglesey Road Playing Fields ANGLESEY ROAD PLAYING FIELDS ANGLESEY ROAD PLAYING FIELDS ANGLESEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,040 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	38.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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