Athelstan Close, Wirral, CH62 2EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH62 2EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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%	49.5%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	49.1%	50.5%	1.4%	49.0%	1.5%

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	28.3%	31.9%	3.6%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	49.3%	-7.0%	44.2%	5.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7%	9.6%	2.6%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	7.4%	7.8%	0.4%	6.1%	1.7%

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	46.9%	42.6%	-4.3%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	33.5%	38.2%	4.7%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	13.7%	14.5%	0.8%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	4.7%	2.8%	-1.9%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	1.2%	0.7%

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	25.7%	20.1%	-5.6%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	10.2%	-3.4%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	13.4%	-1.7%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	6.7%	2.3%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	15.9%	6.3%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	26.5%	30.4%	3.9%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	5.1%	3.2%	-1.9%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	95.6%	-2.8%	81.4%	14.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	96%	92.7%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
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	95.3%	92.4%	-2.9%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	5.7%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.5%	37.2%	-12.7%
Christian	67.8%	46.2%	21.6%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Athelstan Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athelstan Close was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Bromborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Athelstan Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bromborough and the 397th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

🔎 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. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CH62 2EX, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (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) - 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 Athelstan Close are based on 29 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 Athelstan Close, Wirral, CH62 2EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH62 2EX

Average Price
£325,005

Semi-Detached
£293,012

Terraced
£257,767

Detached
£369,809

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Athelstan Close

Average Price
£338,019

Semi-Detached
£314,045

Terraced
£275,746

Detached
£404,059

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Athelstan CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Athelstan Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£342,500	2024-07-10	£370,215
32 Athelstan Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-07-05	£306,437
10 Athelstan Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2021-06-25	£240,084
8 Athelstan Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-04-16	£237,662
11 Athelstan Close, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£178,000	2018-04-06	£271,051

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH62 2EX

Employment

CH62 2EX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	17
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Co-op Academy Woodslee Croft Avenue , Bromborough CH62 2BP	2out of 4	389 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mendell Primary School Allport Lane , Bromborough CH62 7HN	2out of 4	763 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Allport Road , Bromborough CH62 6AE	3out of 4	1,100 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Raeburn Primary School Morland Avenue , Bromborough CH62 6BD	3out of 4	1,435 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School Venables Drive , Bebington CH63 9LY	3out of 4	1,532 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Wirral High School Plymyard Avenue , Eastham CH62 8EH	2out of 4	2,619 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wirral Grammar School for Boys Cross Lane , Bebington CH63 3AQ	4out of 4	2,924 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF	4out of 4	3,016 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS	2out of 4	3,427 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF	4out of 4	3,705 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Barnabas Village Centre	Church Lane, Bromborough	144 yd
Gos'sip	2 Allport Lane, Bromborough	200 yd
Pina Loca	24 Allport Lane	210 yd
Bromborough Paints&Building Supplies	38 Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough	214 yd
Wirral Tandoori Restaurant	18 Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough	248 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bromborough Social Club	1 Legion Lane, Bromborough	193 yd
The Bromborough	The Bromborough, 2 Bromborough Village Road	248 yd
The Royal Oak & Premier Inn	High Street, Bromborough	317 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lin's Take Away	12 Allport Lane, Bromborough	200 yd
Mei's House	Wok Nutrition, 4 Bromborough Village Road	249 yd
Pizza Mamma	8 Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough	262 yd
SELFISH	4 High Street	281 yd
Capizzi	86 The Rake, Bromborough	574 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	30 Allport Lane, Bromborough	200 yd
Tk Maxx	Unit J, The Croft Retail & Leisure Park, Welton Road	763 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	The Croft Retail And Leisure Park, Welton Road	1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coop Academy Woodslee CROFT AVENUE	grass pitches	451 yd
Bromborough Recreation Ground BROMBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND BROMBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND THE RAKE	grass pitches	476 yd
Mendell Primary School ALLPORT LANE	grass pitches	716 yd
Christ The King Catholic Primary School ALLPORT ROAD	grass pitches	1,013 yd
24/7 Fitness (Bromborough) 55 THE CROFT RETAIL & LEISURE PARK 55 THE CROFT RETAIL & LEISURE PARK WELTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,018 yd
Lord Leverhulme Playing Fields GREEN LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,053 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Bromborough) 43 THE CROFT RETAIL & LEISURE PARK 43 THE CROFT RETAIL & LEISURE PARK WELTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,089 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.5%

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	6.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	205.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH62 2EX