New Hey Road is in Wirral and in Wirral district. CH49 5LF is located in the Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH49 5LQ, CH49 5LE, CH49 7ND, CH49 5LG, CH49 7LE, CH49 7LB, CH49 7NE, CH49 7LA, CH49 7LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH49 5LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 55.8% | 52.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.2% | 47.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH49 5LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 53.7% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 27.9% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.9% | 41.8% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 25.2% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 96.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 95.9% | 97.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Hey Road was 174.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 258.3% higher than the Pensby and Thingwall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Hey Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pensby and Thingwall and the 101st highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 319.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 New Hey Road, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-08-09 | £156,565 |
| 73 New Hey Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-09-21 | £181,668 |
| 55 New Hey Road, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-10-31 | £152,634 |
| 83 New Hey Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-01-21 | £182,455 |
| 87 New Hey Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-12-04 | £160,354 |
The percentage of student residents living in CH49 5LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF | 3out of 4 | 5,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 5LE | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fender Primary School New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch CofE Primary School Church Lane , Woodchurch CH49 7LS | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townfield Primary School Townfield Lane , CH43 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Peter's Way , Noctorum CH43 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 975 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,163 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead School 58 Beresford Road , Oxton CH43 2JD | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 2 Prenton Way, Prenton | 681 yd | |
| Red-Doughs | 43, Eltham Green | 956 yd | |
| Thrive | Total Fitness, Prenton Way | 956 yd | |
| Carr Bridge Centre | Amenity Open Space, Carr Bridge Road | 969 yd | |
| Rascalz | 39 - 41, Eltham Green | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowe Park Hotel | Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch | 394 yd | |
| Woodchurch Hotel | Grasswood Road, Woodchurch | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dinner | 80 Hoole Road, Woodchurch | 731 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 55 Eltham Green | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Woodchurch Road | 272 yd | |
| Co Operative Retail Services Ltd | Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxfield School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 117 yd |
| Woodchurch High School Sports Complex (Sport For The Community) CARR BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| The Glen WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Fender Primary School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Solly Recreation Ground WOODCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Woodchurch Leisure Centre CARR BRIDGE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Total Fitness (Prenton) PRENTON WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Ridgeway High School NOCTORUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 959 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.