Saughall Massie Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH49 4LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.1%	0.1%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49%	48.9%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.1%

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	29%	29.2%	0.2%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	38.8%	39.3%	0.5%	44.2%	-4.9%
Separated	2.7%	3%	0.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	13.1%	16.7%	3.6%	9.1%	7.6%
Widowed	16.4%	11.9%	-4.5%	6.1%	5.8%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.4%	34.2%	2.8%	48.4%	-14.2%
Good health	27.6%	28.3%	0.7%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	21.4%	21.7%	0.3%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	13.3%	12%	-1.3%	4.0%	8.0%
Very bad health	6.2%	3.8%	-2.4%	1.2%	2.6%

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 4LB this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47%	29.6%	-17.4%	18.2%	11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	10.7%	-0.8%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	8.9%	-4.8%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	8.3%	3.4%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	16%	6.7%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	11.5%	23.1%	11.6%	33.8%	-10.7%
Other	2.2%	3.6%	1.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	100%	98.4%	-1.6%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	99%	94.6%	-4.4%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	1%	2.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	94.1%	-4.0%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.5%	5.4%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.4%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Saughall Massie Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saughall Massie Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Saughall Massie Road has the 62nd lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 217th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

🔎 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. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CH49 4LB, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 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 - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Saughall Massie Road are based on 74 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 Saughall Massie Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH49 4LB

Average Price
£221,156

Semi-Detached
£228,510

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£52,017

Estimated Average Property Prices for Saughall Massie Road

Average Price
£252,706

Semi-Detached
£233,335

Terraced
£184,581

Detached
£459,394

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£53,374

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Saughall Massie Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
201 Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-12-06	£288,866
209 Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-10-20	£225,829
294 Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-10-07	£205,299
290 Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-03-10	£262,058
213 Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2021-05-27	£219,070

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH49 4LB

Employment

CH49 4LB 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 4LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	67
Full-Time Employee	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	5
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Construction	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Other	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	2,992 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF	3out of 4	3,975 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	1,290 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB	3out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	3out of 4	1,305 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	2out of 4	1,305 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton Moreton Road , Upton CH49 6LL	3out of 4	1,446 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	1,419 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ	3out of 4	3,398 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	3,457 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	3,487 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG	3out of 4	4,029 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	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	4,727 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	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	4out of 4	4,983 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN	3out of 4	1,676 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	4out of 4	1,902 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	2,322 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Fender Lane , Moreton CH46 9PA	4out of 4	2,598 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	2,753 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charlottes Kitchen	133B Saughall Massie Road	290 yd
Saughall Hotel	Saughall Hotel Saughall Road	512 yd
Daisy's Diner	121 Royden Road, Upton	680 yd
Jade	241 Greasby Road	905 yd
McDonalds	Upton Bypass, Upton	1,074 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Willows	The Willows Saughall Massie Road	243 yd
The Overchurch	The Overchurch, 129 Royden Road, Upton	654 yd
Gravesberie Inn	The Twelfth Man, Greasby Road	919 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saughall Massie Fish and Chip Bar	202 Saughall Massie Road, Upton	246 yd
Zinga	137-137B Saughall Massie Road, Upton	276 yd
Golden Phoenix	125 Royden Road, Upton	673 yd
Golden Fry No. 1	227 Greasby Road, Greasby	925 yd
Greasby Pizza and Grill	223 Greasby Road, Greasby	962 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Late Shop	194 Saughall Massie Road, Upton		307 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Upton Cricket Club OLD GREASBY ROAD	grass pitches	949 yd
Warwick Park THE WOODLANDS	grass pitches	955 yd
Saughall Grange SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND ORCHARD GRANGE	tennis courts	1,081 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	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.9%

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	60.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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