Covertside is in Wirral and in Wirral district. CH48 9UD is located in the West Kirby and Thurstaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Covertside, Wirral, CH48 9UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH48 9UJ, CH48 8AZ, CH48 8BA, CH48 8BN, CH48 9US, CH48 9UN, CH48 9UW, CH48 9XX, CH48 8BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH48 9UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH48 9UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.9% | 17.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 62.4% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 45.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around CH48 9UD this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 50.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 89.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 96.6% | 88.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 88.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Covertside was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Covertside has the 48th lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 160th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Covertside, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2024-05-10 | £421,240 |
| 11 Covertside, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-09-05 | £547,412 |
| 37 Covertside, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-05-17 | £341,076 |
| 11 Covertside, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-12-06 | £509,718 |
| 1 Covertside, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-29 | £402,335 |
CH48 9UD 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 9UD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Horse Hill Junior School Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby CH48 6DR | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School St Bridget's Lane , West Kirby CH48 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kirby Primary School Anglesey Road , West Kirby CH48 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasby Infant School Barker Lane , Greasby CH49 3NX | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kirby Grammar School Graham Road , West Kirby CH48 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Pensby High School Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN | 3out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School Caldy Road , West Kirby CH48 2HE | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kirby Residential School Meols Drive , West Kirby CH48 5DH | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN | 3out of 4 | 5,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Tea Shop And Bar | 19 Black Horse Hill, West Kirby | 970 yd | |
| Baked Cafe | Larton Livery, Larton Livery Frankby Stiles, Frankby | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridger | China Farm Lane, Newton | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Park FOOTBALL FIELDS FOOTBALL FIELDS GRANGE CROSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Calday Grange Grammar School GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Calday Grange Swimming Pool GOURLEYS LANE | swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Hilbre High School Sports Centre FRANKBY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 704 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 | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.