Merlin Close, Wirral, CH49 4PZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH49 4PZ 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%

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 4PZ 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%

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 (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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Merlin Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Close was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Merlin Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 153 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 61st lowest crime rate of 1,058 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

🔎 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 4PZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 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 - 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) - 6/10 (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) - 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 Merlin Close are based on 13 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 Merlin Close, Wirral, CH49 4PZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH49 4PZ

Average Price
£216,910

Semi-Detached
£212,085

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£250,680

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlin Close

Average Price
£242,623

Semi-Detached
£239,273

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£261,046

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlin CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Merlin Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2024-03-27	£216,563
7 Merlin Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,050	2020-10-13	£226,522
4 Merlin Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2020-08-28	£264,205
4 Merlin Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,950	2017-03-31	£255,006
8 Merlin Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£103,000	2014-11-27	£175,226

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH49 4PZ

Employment

CH49 4PZ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	3,230 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN	- not rated	3,853 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	1,169 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB	- not rated	1,178 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Junior School 54 Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	2out of 4	1,413 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	3out of 4	1,421 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	- not rated	1,421 yd	Community 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	1,623 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	- not rated	1,623 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ	- not rated	2,676 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Henry Meoles School Birket Avenue , Moreton L46 1RA	- not rated	3,129 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Kingsway Academy Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB	- not rated	3,230 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	4,828 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ	- not rated	4,828 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	5,128 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	1,768 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	- not rated	1,848 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	4out of 4	1,848 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsley Preparatory School 46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF	- not rated	2,352 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Birket Avenue , CH46 1RA	4out of 4	2,499 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
Saughall Hotel	Saughall Hotel Saughall Road	278 yd
Charlottes Kitchen	133B Saughall Massie Road	604 yd
Amas Turkish Restaurant	449 - 451 Hoylake Road, Moreton	789 yd
The Grange	407 Hoylake Road	804 yd
Daisy's Diner	121 Royden Road, Upton	912 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Willows	The Willows Saughall Massie Road		564 yd
The Overchurch	The Overchurch, 129 Royden Road, Upton		877 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saughall Massie Fish and Chip Bar	202 Saughall Massie Road, Upton	538 yd
Zinga	137-137B Saughall Massie Road, Upton	591 yd
Continental Fast Food	459 Hoylake Road, Moreton	793 yd
Golden Phoenix	125 Royden Road, Upton	904 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Late Shop	194 Saughall Massie Road, Upton		585 yd
Tesco	436 Hoylake Road, Moreton		849 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Saughall Grange SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND SAUGHALL GRANGE RECREATION GROUND ORCHARD GRANGE	tennis courts	746 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	120 Mbit/s
Average download speed	227.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	32.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH49 4PZ