Felthorpe Close, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4GY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH49 4GY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	50.8%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48.1%	49.2%	1.1%	49.0%	0.2%

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	22.8%	31.7%	8.9%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	44.3%	-13.5%	44.2%	0.1%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.9%	10.9%	4.0%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	11.2%	11.8%	0.6%	6.1%	5.7%

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	45.9%	42.4%	-3.5%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	33.2%	38%	4.8%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	14.1%	11.8%	-2.3%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	4.9%	6.3%	1.4%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.4%

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	27.2%	20.5%	-6.7%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	6.4%	-3.5%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	11.4%	-3.3%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.7%	2.1%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	22.3%	6.8%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	22.8%	28.6%	5.8%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	4.3%	3.2%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.7%	1.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	96.1%	-3.2%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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%	97.7%	1.6%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2%	1.6%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	97.7%	2.3%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	64.9%	46.2%	18.7%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Felthorpe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Felthorpe Close was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% higher than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Felthorpe Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 153 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 497th highest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CH49 4GY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (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 Felthorpe Close are based on 12 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 Felthorpe Close, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4GY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH49 4GY

Average Price
£231,059

Semi-Detached
£222,859

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£237,208

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Felthorpe Close

Average Price
£264,035

Semi-Detached
£265,039

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£263,318

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Felthorpe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Felthorpe Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-05-24	£190,482
5 Felthorpe Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£126,500	2015-06-26	£208,801
1 Felthorpe Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2009-06-26	£243,759
3 Felthorpe Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2007-04-05	£233,524
7 Felthorpe Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,500	2006-11-03	£300,714

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH49 4GY

Employment

CH49 4GY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4GY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	12
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	2,222 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN	- not rated	2,559 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB	3out of 4	4,471 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Farmfield Drive , CH43 7TE	3out of 4	511 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Primary School Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead CH43 7ZU	- not rated	673 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Primary School Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead CH43 7ZU	2out of 4	673 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbrook Primary School Stavordale Road , Moreton CH46 9PS	- not rated	896 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chapelhill Primary School Stavordale Road , Moreton CH46 9PS	2out of 4	911 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,343 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	- not rated	1,343 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ	- not rated	1,507 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	3out of 4	2,118 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsway Academy Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB	- not rated	2,131 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,532 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	2,532 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT	- not rated	4,960 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	2,975 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wirral Wrap Summerhill House , Beechwood Drive CH43 9LB	- not rated	441 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN	3out of 4	617 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	- not rated	960 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	4out of 4	960 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsley Preparatory School 46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF	- not rated	1,151 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Little Centre	Fifth Avenue, Beechwood		350 yd
St Mary's Church Hall	Church Road, Upton		1,058 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Sandbrook	The Sandbrook, Moreton		830 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beechwood Fast Food Take Away	12 Beechwood Drive, Beechwood	450 yd
May May	65 Chapelhill Road, Moreton	890 yd
The Avenue	391 Upton Road, Noctorum	1,036 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	135-139 Manor Drive, Upton		656 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beechwood Recreation Centre BEECHWOOD DRIVE	health and fitness suite	409 yd
Hayfield School MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	627 yd
Overchurch Junior School OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS MORETON ROAD	grass pitches	835 yd
Upton Park SANDBROOK LANE	grass pitches	865 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%

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