Appleton Drive, Greasby, Wirral, CH49 1SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH49 1SJ 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	53.1%	51.8%	-1.3%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	46.9%	48.2%	1.3%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of CH49 1SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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	20.4%	22.3%	1.9%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	68.5%	66.5%	-2.0%	44.2%	22.3%
Separated	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	3.5%	3.2%	-0.3%	9.1%	-5.9%
Widowed	7.7%	7.6%	-0.1%	6.1%	1.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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	56.5%	57.3%	0.8%	48.4%	8.9%
Good health	31.2%	30.3%	-0.9%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	9.9%	9%	-0.9%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	2.5%	3%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around CH49 1SJ this area, 8.8% 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 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.8%	8.8%	-2.0%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	5.6%	-4.4%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	15.9%	-3.3%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	20.7%	6.9%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	43.1%	43.8%	0.7%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	1.6%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.6%	97.7%	1.1%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	96.9%	97.3%	0.4%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	97.3%	0.7%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93%	76.7%	16.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.3%	37.2%	-12.9%
Christian	72.3%	46.2%	26.1%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	1%	6.0%	-5.0%

Safety

Is Appleton Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleton Drive was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Appleton Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 153 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 84th lowest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CH49 1SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Appleton Drive are based on 41 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 Appleton Drive, Greasby, Wirral, CH49 1SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH49 1SJ

Average Price
£350,917

Semi-Detached
£353,298

Terraced
£313,981

Detached
£337,229

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Appleton Drive

Average Price
£377,421

Semi-Detached
£378,998

Terraced
£343,522

Detached
£364,419

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Appleton DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Appleton Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2026-02-20	£350,000
17 Appleton Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2025-11-28	£466,710
21 Appleton Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2024-08-02	£519,706
12 Appleton Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-02-09	£393,279
6 Appleton Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£329,000	2023-10-27	£357,860

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH49 1SJ

Employment

CH49 1SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CH49 1SJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Other	10
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Construction	3
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB	4out of 4	1,890 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN	- not rated	4,977 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookdale Primary School Escolme Drive , CH49 1SE	3out of 4	380 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookdale Primary School Escolme Drive , CH49 1SE	- not rated	380 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greasby Infant School Barker Lane , Greasby CH49 3NX	- not rated	1,013 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE	4out of 4	1,117 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE	- not rated	1,117 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,263 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	- not rated	1,263 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ	- not rated	1,757 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	- not rated	2,359 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Engineering College Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	- not rated	2,359 yd	Foundation school	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	4,491 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	4,491 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	4,436 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	- not rated	1,186 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	- not rated	1,400 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arrowe Hall School Arrowe Park Road , Arrowe Park CH49 5LW	- not rated	1,539 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsley Preparatory School 46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF	- not rated	1,734 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN	3out of 4	2,054 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
Siam	101 Arrowe Road, Greasby	266 yd
Activity For All LTD	Unit 18, Arrowe Commercial Park, Arrowe Brook Road	361 yd
The Little Butty Box	Unit P9A, Champion Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road	578 yd
Jade	241 Greasby Road	662 yd
McDonalds	Upton Bypass, Upton	879 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gravesberie Inn	The Twelfth Man, Greasby Road	741 yd
Red Cat	Greasby Road, Greasby	1,057 yd
Coach And Horses	Coach And Horses Greasby Road, Greasby	1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fry No. 1	227 Greasby Road, Greasby	678 yd
Greasby Pizza and Grill	223 Greasby Road, Greasby	679 yd
Great Wall Chinese Takeaway	221 Greasby Road	680 yd
Truly Scrumptious	129-131 Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch	878 yd
Golden Phoenix	136 Greasby Road, Greasby	903 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Upton Bypass		595 yd
Sainsbury's	Greasby Road, Greasby		954 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coronation Park CORONATION PARK CORONATION PARK GREASBY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	442 yd
Arrowe Park ARROWE PARK ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	914 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	70.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	153.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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