Fernbank Lane, Wirral, CH49 4NU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH49 4NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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	49.8%	52.6%	2.8%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	50.2%	47.4%	-2.8%	49.0%	-1.6%

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	24.4%	39.8%	15.4%	37.9%	1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	47.4%	-9.9%	44.2%	3.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.2%	7.3%	-2.9%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	5.7%	1.7%	-4.0%	6.1%	-4.4%

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 (92.4%) 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	52.7%	69.2%	16.5%	48.4%	20.8%
Good health	30.5%	23.2%	-7.3%	33.6%	-10.4%
Fair health	10.8%	6.4%	-4.4%	12.7%	-6.3%
Bad health	4.1%	1%	-3.1%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.2%	-1.7%	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.

In the area around CH49 4NU this area, 6.6% 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 46.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15%	6.6%	-8.4%	18.2%	-11.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	5.2%	-13.5%	9.6%	-4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	13.8%	-5.3%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	2.4%	-2.5%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	23.9%	8.5%	16.9%	7.0%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	46.4%	23.2%	33.8%	12.6%
Other	3.7%	1.7%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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	1.6%	2.5%	0.9%	0.7%	1.8%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.7%
White	96.5%	92.6%	-3.9%	81.4%	11.2%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	97.1%	91.1%	-6.0%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	0%	4.5%	4.5%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	90.9%	-5.3%	83.2%	7.7%
10+ Years	1%	5.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Turkey	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Fernbank Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernbank Lane was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Leasowe and Moreton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fernbank Lane has the 29th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Leasowe and Moreton East and the 488th highest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CH49 4NU, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 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) - 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) - 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 Fernbank Lane are based on 4 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 Fernbank Lane, Wirral, CH49 4NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH49 4NU

Average Price
£341,442

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£491,530

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£191,353

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fernbank Lane

Average Price
£391,170

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£453,873

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£203,061

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fernbank LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Park House Fernbank Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Other, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-10-27	£201,334
Fernlea House, 3 Fernbank Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2021-02-26	£529,712
Fernlea House, 3 Fernbank Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2006-12-01	£429,645
Fernlea House, 3 Fernbank Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2004-01-30	£398,545

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH49 4NU

Employment

CH49 4NU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	178
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	30
Retired	16
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	8
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Construction	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	2,684 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN	- not rated	2,891 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Overchurch Junior School 54 Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	2out of 4	567 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	3out of 4	570 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	- not rated	570 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB	3out of 4	601 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB	- not rated	612 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	1,120 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	- not rated	1,120 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ	- not rated	1,989 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Henry Meoles School Birket Avenue , Moreton L46 1RA	- not rated	2,243 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Kingsway Academy Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB	- not rated	2,302 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	3,695 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	3,695 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	4,089 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	713 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	- not rated	742 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	4out of 4	742 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Birket Avenue , CH46 1RA	4out of 4	1,497 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsley Preparatory School 46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF	- not rated	1,588 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	Distance
Daisy's Diner	121 Royden Road, Upton	637 yd
Christ Church Parish Centre	24 Upton Road, Moreton	879 yd
The Terrace	183 Hoylake Road, Moreton	934 yd
The Vineyard Bar & Kitchen	14 Upton Road, Moreton	934 yd
Charlottes Kitchen	133B Saughall Massie Road	959 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sandbrook	The Sandbrook, Moreton	598 yd
The Overchurch	The Overchurch, 129 Royden Road, Upton	626 yd
Sacred Heart Parish Centre	Social Club, Sacred Heart Church Hoylake Road, Moreton	892 yd
Mockbeggar Hall, Wetherspoons	239-241 Hoylake Road, Moreton	969 yd
Willows	The Willows Saughall Massie Road	990 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Phoenix	125 Royden Road, Upton	637 yd
May May	65 Chapelhill Road, Moreton	657 yd
Pizza Hut	17 Upton Road, Moreton	874 yd
Burger Joe	15A Upton Road, Moreton	876 yd
Tikka	11 Upton Road, Moreton	882 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	135-139 Manor Drive, Upton	559 yd
Co-Op Late Shop	194 Saughall Massie Road, Upton	893 yd
Iceland	303 Hoylake Road, Moreton	960 yd
Tesco	190 Hoylake Road, Moreton	979 yd
Heron Foods	220 Hoylake Road, Moreton	1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Upton Park SANDBROOK LANE	grass pitches	413 yd
Overchurch Junior School OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS MORETON ROAD	grass pitches	613 yd
Warwick Park THE WOODLANDS	grass pitches	664 yd
Hayfield School MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	694 yd
Upton Cricket Club OLD GREASBY ROAD	grass pitches	1,071 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.

Overview of CH49 4NU