Speedwell Drive, Wirral, CH60 2SY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH60 2SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	50.3%	1.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.2%	49.7%	-1.5%	49.0%	0.7%

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 CH60 2SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	15%	25.5%	10.5%	37.9%	-12.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.9%	59.3%	-8.6%	44.2%	15.1%
Separated	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.7%	8.6%	0.9%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	8.1%	4.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	-1.2%

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 (91.2%) 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	57.6%	58.2%	0.6%	48.4%	9.8%
Good health	25.8%	33%	7.2%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	11.9%	6.2%	-5.7%	12.7%	-6.5%
Bad health	3.7%	2.6%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	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.

In the area around CH60 2SY this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12%	7.8%	-4.2%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	5.3%	-3.2%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	16%	0.6%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	4.1%	-1.5%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	14.3%	3.6%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	46.6%	51.2%	4.6%	33.8%	17.4%
Other	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.2%
Indian	2%	0%	-2.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	95.3%	94.8%	-0.5%	81.4%	13.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	94.6%	92.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.4%	3.6%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	1.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	92.5%	-1.4%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.7%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.8%	76.7%	16.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Speedwell Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Speedwell Drive was 9.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Heswall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Speedwell Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall and the 91st lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CH60 2SY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Speedwell Drive are based on 47 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 Speedwell Drive, Wirral, CH60 2SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH60 2SY

Average Price
£353,935

Semi-Detached
£365,651

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£248,489

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Speedwell Drive

Average Price
£378,368

Semi-Detached
£371,937

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£399,993

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£477,802

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Speedwell DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Speedwell Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2023-03-31	£429,569
47 Speedwell Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£397,000	2022-11-16	£408,321
33 Speedwell Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£321,000	2022-04-13	£357,959
5 Speedwell Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-06-04	£393,277
15 Speedwell Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2020-11-17	£349,988

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH60 2SY

Employment

CH60 2SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	93
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	15
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Education	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	6
Construction	6
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnston Primary School Sandham Grove , Heswall CH60 1XW	3out of 4	794 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD	3out of 4	874 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurstaston Road , Heswall CH60 4SA	3out of 4	1,655 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gayton Primary School Gayton Road , Heswall CH60 8PZ	3out of 4	1,718 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE	3out of 4	2,014 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pensby High School Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN	3out of 4	2,915 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Neston High School Raby Park Road , CH64 9NH	3out of 4	4,388 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF	4out of 4	5,357 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Wirral Grammar School for Boys Cross Lane , Bebington CH63 3AQ	4out of 4	5,408 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanley School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE	3out of 4	1,831 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	5,282 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	5,432 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
Thyme Out Cafe	Brimstage Road, Barnston	351 yd
Devon Doorway Restaurant	2 Telegraph Road, Gayton	897 yd
Glegg Arms	Glegg Arms Chester Road, Gayton	956 yd
Cake Avenue	74 Telegraph Road, Heswall	1,031 yd
Wylde Coffee	Wylde Coffee, Heswall	1,064 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heswall Football Club	Brimstage Road, Barnston	432 yd
Burnt Truffle	104-106 Telegraph Road, Heswall	1,067 yd
The Beer Lab	53 Telegraph Road, Heswall	1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Magic	62 Telegraph Road	1,015 yd
Tai Chang	94 Telegraph Road, Heswall	1,056 yd
Millennium	65 Telegraph Road, Heswall	1,087 yd
Imperial Chinese Takeway	73 Telegraph Road, Heswall	1,093 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barnston Primary School SANDHAM GROVE	grass pitches	695 yd
Heswall Fc BRIMSTAGE ROAD	grass pitches	750 yd
Whitfield Common DOWNHAM ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches, tennis courts	832 yd
Gayton Playing Fields GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS BRIMSTAGE ROAD	grass pitches	867 yd
Heswall Squash Racquets Club Gayton Playing Fields, Brimstage Road	squash courts	917 yd
Heswall Primary School WHITFIELD LANE	grass pitches	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	3.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	96.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.07 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.07 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.57 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH60 2SY