Dorchester Close, Wirral, CH49 6QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH49 6QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	50.2%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.4%	49.8%	0.4%	49.0%	0.8%

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	30.6%	33.9%	3.3%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	47.7%	-3.5%	44.2%	3.5%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.5%	0.7%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	8.2%	11.2%	3.0%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	6.8%	6.5%	-0.3%	6.1%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.5%	41.8%	-6.7%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	31%	40.5%	9.5%	33.6%	6.9%
Fair health	16.1%	12.7%	-3.4%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	3.6%	4.2%	0.6%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	23.8%	15.5%	-8.3%	18.2%	-2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	10.1%	-3.4%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	15.2%	-5.1%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	6.1%	4.3%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	19.5%	3.8%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	22.1%	30.7%	8.6%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	2.8%	2.9%	0.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	97.4%	0.4%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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%	97.4%	0.4%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	97%	0.3%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.1%	37.2%	-10.1%
Christian	66.7%	46.2%	20.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Dorchester Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Close was 32.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dorchester Close has the 56th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 380th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

🔎 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 6QB, 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 Dorchester Close are based on 40 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 Dorchester Close, Wirral, CH49 6QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH49 6QB

Average Price
£242,648

Semi-Detached
£240,123

Terraced
£265,640

Detached
£247,611

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorchester Close

Average Price
£259,557

Semi-Detached
£258,650

Terraced
£281,255

Detached
£257,164

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorchester CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Dorchester Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-09-07	£254,493
7 Dorchester Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,950	2019-10-28	£252,759
8 Dorchester Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,500	2017-01-17	£233,954
18 Dorchester Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2015-02-02	£225,504
7 Dorchester Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2011-07-04	£232,643

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH49 6QB

Employment

CH49 6QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	12
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
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	1,629 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leasowe Nursery School and Family Centre Twickenham Drive , Moreton CH46 2QF	3out of 4	4,221 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	634 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookdale Primary School Escolme Drive , CH49 1SE	3out of 4	808 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS	2out of 4	1,002 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch CofE Primary School Church Lane , Woodchurch CH49 7LS	3out of 4	1,503 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	482 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	2,127 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	2,179 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ	3out of 4	4,049 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ	3out of 4	4,272 yd	Academy converter	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	3,841 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	3,897 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	944 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN	3out of 4	1,277 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	1,389 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ	4out of 4	2,110 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	2,300 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
McDonalds	Upton Bypass, Upton	305 yd
Kerala Kitchen	27 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	329 yd
Shah Jalal	9 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	374 yd
Uptown Funkin Pizza	Horse And Jockey, 2-2A Arrowe Park Road	408 yd
El Mercado	167 - 169 Ford Road	446 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Upton Cricket Club	38 Old Greasby Road, Upton	381 yd
Horse And Jockey	2-2A Arrowe Park Road, Upton	408 yd
Eagle & Crown	149 Ford Road, Upton	476 yd
Gravesberie Inn	The Twelfth Man, Greasby Road	529 yd
The Overchurch	The Overchurch, 129 Royden Road, Upton	1,047 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Village Fryers	37 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	306 yd
Summer Place Chinese Takeaway	21 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	342 yd
Silver City	21 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	343 yd
Savas Pizza and Kebab House	3 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	343 yd
Domino's Pizza	17 Arrowe Park Road, Upton	355 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Upton Bypass		226 yd
go local	33 Arrowe Park Road, Upton		315 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Upton Victory Hall Lawn Tennis Club 11-17 11-17 RAKE LANE	tennis courts	399 yd
Gravity Health Club FORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	476 yd
Upton Hall School Fcj MORETON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	485 yd
Upton Cricket Club OLD GREASBY ROAD	grass pitches	498 yd
Coronation Park CORONATION PARK CORONATION PARK GREASBY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	656 yd
Warwick Park THE WOODLANDS	grass pitches	859 yd
Arrowe Park ARROWE PARK ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,046 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	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH49 6QB