Wychwood, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6DA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH49 6DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	49.2%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	49.1%	50.8%	1.7%	49.0%	1.8%

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 6DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	25.6%	19.3%	-6.3%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	53.4%	56.1%	2.7%	44.2%	11.9%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	10.6%	10.3%	-0.3%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	8.8%	11.6%	2.8%	6.1%	5.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.8%	53.2%	6.4%	48.4%	4.8%
Good health	31.1%	25.5%	-5.6%	33.6%	-8.1%
Fair health	15.7%	14.4%	-1.3%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	5.1%	5.6%	0.5%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	1.2%	0.1%

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	23.1%	17.9%	-5.2%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	7.6%	-5.8%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	11.6%	-4.3%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7%	3.6%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	16.6%	5.7%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	32.5%	35.5%	3.0%	33.8%	1.7%
Other	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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)
Chinese	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	2.8%	0.3%	-2.5%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	95.6%	94.9%	-0.7%	81.4%	13.5%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	94.9%	96%	1.1%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	1.3%	-2.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	96%	1.9%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.3%	37.2%	-13.9%
Christian	69%	46.2%	22.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Wychwood Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wychwood was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wychwood has the 47th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 418th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

🔎 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. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CH49 6DA, 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 - 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 - 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (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 Wychwood are based on 16 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 Wychwood, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6DA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH49 6DA

Average Price
£792,711

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£792,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wychwood

Average Price
£846,282

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£846,282

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WychwoodStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Wychwood, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2020-10-21	£623,643
8 Wychwood, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2019-09-27	£629,848
7 Wychwood, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2015-07-31	£693,443
3 Wychwood, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2012-03-02	£642,081
6 Wychwood, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2010-11-29	£709,766

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH49 6DA

Employment

CH49 6DA 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 6DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	93
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	3

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	1,984 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF	3out of 4	3,557 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton Moreton Road , Upton CH49 6LL	3out of 4	297 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	3out of 4	332 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	2out of 4	332 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookdale Primary School Escolme Drive , CH49 1SE	3out of 4	1,319 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB	3out of 4	1,371 yd	Academy converter	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	339 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	2,336 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	2,455 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	3out of 4	3,932 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY	2out of 4	4,384 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	3,606 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	3,822 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	681 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	4out of 4	1,428 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	1,430 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	1,928 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Fender Lane , Moreton CH46 9PA	4out of 4	2,191 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
The Happy Hatters Cafe	148 Ford Road, Upton	345 yd
QT Cafe	148 Ford Road, Upton	345 yd
Uptown Funkin Pizza	Horse And Jockey, 2-2A Arrowe Park Road	359 yd
Noya	136 Ford Road, Upton	380 yd
El Mercado	167 - 169 Ford Road	382 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Upton Cricket Club	38 Old Greasby Road, Upton	309 yd
Horse And Jockey	2-2A Arrowe Park Road, Upton	359 yd
Eagle & Crown	149 Ford Road, Upton	457 yd
The Overchurch	The Overchurch, 129 Royden Road, Upton	573 yd
Gravesberie Inn	The Twelfth Man, Greasby Road	801 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China City	175 Ford Road, Upton	365 yd
Upton Charcoal Grill	134 Ford Road, Upton	390 yd
Village Cafe	157 Ford Road, Upton	420 yd
Arrowe Kebab House	3-3A Arrowe Park Road, Upton	429 yd
Ping's House Chinese Takeaway	106 Ford Road, Upton	456 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
go local	33 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	527 yd
Morrisons Daily	135-139 Manor Drive, Upton	717 yd
Co-Op Late Shop	194 Saughall Massie Road, Upton	864 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Upton Bypass	901 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Upton Hall School Fcj MORETON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	240 yd
Warwick Park THE WOODLANDS	grass pitches	258 yd
Upton Cricket Club OLD GREASBY ROAD	grass pitches	378 yd
Gravity Health Club FORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	403 yd
Overchurch Junior School OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS OVERCHURCH SCHOOL CAMPUS MORETON ROAD	grass pitches	454 yd
Upton Victory Hall Lawn Tennis Club 11-17 11-17 RAKE LANE	tennis courts	556 yd
Hayfield School MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	640 yd
Upton Park SANDBROOK LANE	grass pitches	1,074 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	55.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.7 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.7 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH49 6DA