Kestrel Avenue is in Wirral and in Wirral district. CH49 4PX is located in the Moreton West and Saughall Massie electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wallasey. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Avenue, Wirral, CH49 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH49 4PY, CH49 4PZ, CH49 4PT, CH49 4PU, CH49 4PR, CH49 4PS, CH49 4QA, CH49 4RF, CH49 4QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH49 4PX 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 | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 34% | 35.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 51.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 52.6% | 55.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 8.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 25.6% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 30.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Avenue was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Kestrel Avenue has the 50th lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 179th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Kestrel Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-01-06 | £216,522 |
| 12 Kestrel Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-21 | £256,544 |
| 9 Kestrel Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-10-22 | £208,505 |
| 12 Kestrel Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-12-18 | £228,196 |
| 7 Kestrel Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2020-01-31 | £238,456 |
CH49 4PX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS | 2out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingham Primary School Townmeadow Lane , Moreton CH46 7UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookdale Primary School Escolme Drive , CH49 1SE | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG | 3out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 4,836 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 4out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Fender Lane , Moreton CH46 9PA | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saughall Hotel | Saughall Hotel Saughall Road | 362 yd | |
| Charlottes Kitchen | 133B Saughall Massie Road | 544 yd | |
| The Grange | 407 Hoylake Road | 803 yd | |
| Amas Turkish Restaurant | 449 - 451 Hoylake Road, Moreton | 812 yd | |
| Daisy's Diner | 121 Royden Road, Upton | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | The Willows Saughall Massie Road | 507 yd | |
| The Overchurch | The Overchurch, 129 Royden Road, Upton | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saughall Massie Fish and Chip Bar | 202 Saughall Massie Road, Upton | 475 yd | |
| Zinga | 137-137B Saughall Massie Road, Upton | 531 yd | |
| Continental Fast Food | 459 Hoylake Road, Moreton | 819 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 125 Royden Road, Upton | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 194 Saughall Massie Road, Upton | 518 yd | |
| Tesco | 436 Hoylake Road, Moreton | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saughall Grange SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND ORCHARD GRANGE | tennis courts | 754 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 | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.