Old Chester Road is in Bebington, Wirral and in Wirral district. CH63 7LQ is located in the Rock Ferry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birkenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH63 7LD, CH63 7NG, CH63 7LL, CH63 7LE, CH63 7LS, CH63 7LH, CH63 7LW, CH63 7LN, CH63 7LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH63 7LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53% | 52.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47% | 47.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 36.9% | 37.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 45.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 54.9% | 50.2% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 CH63 7LQ this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 23.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 34.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 90% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.8% | 94.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 93.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Chester Road was 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.6% higher than the Bebington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Chester Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Bebington and the 266th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Old Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-30 | £245,877 |
| 20 Old Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-08-24 | £307,989 |
| 20 Old Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-12-01 | £314,875 |
| 20 Old Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-11-17 | £299,515 |
| 30 Old Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-10-21 | £372,837 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Infant School Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LH | 4out of 4 | 143 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Junior School Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LH | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Street Primary School Grove Street Primary School , Grove Street CH62 5BA | 2out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School Townfield Lane , Lower Bebington CH63 7NL | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Highfield South , Rock Ferry CH42 4NE | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Plessington Catholic College Old Chester Road , Bebington CH63 7LF | 4out of 4 | 96 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys Cross Lane , Bebington CH63 3AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,396 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool Dingle Vale , Dingle L8 9SJ | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 60 Hamilton Square , Wirral CH41 5AT | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wirral The Hive , Bright Street CH41 4EA | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Shack, Wirral Athletic Club | The Oval Sports Centre, Old Chester Road | 140 yd | |
| Jay's Bistro Ltd | 29 Old Chester Road, Bebington | 173 yd | |
| Aramark | Wirral Metropolitan College Oval Campus, Old Chester Road | 204 yd | |
| Windsor Close Luncheon Club | Community Centre, Windsor Close | 249 yd | |
| Blooming Skull Coffee | 136A Bebington Road, New Ferry | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, Port Sunlight | 397 yd | |
| Ex Civil Defence Club | 9 School Lane, New Ferry | 473 yd | |
| The Cleveland Arms | 31 Bebington Road | 499 yd | |
| The John Masefield, Wetherspoons | The John Masefield, 70-72 New Chester Road | 574 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | The Wellington Hotel, 10 The Village, Bebington | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Farm | 9 Old Chester Road, Bebington | 348 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob | 82 Bebington Road, New Ferry | 399 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | Oriental Delight Restaurant, 188-190 Bebington Road | 432 yd | |
| Yummy Time | 180 Bebington Road, Bebington | 457 yd | |
| Gyros New | 25 Bebington Road, New Ferry | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis MFG Bebington | 26 Old Chester Road | 28 yd | |
| Bebington Food and Wine Convenience | 15 Old Chester Road, Bebington | 335 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 144 Bebington Road, Port Sunlight | 351 yd | |
| Late Shop | 48 Town Lane, Higher Bebington | 708 yd | |
| Tesco | 212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Plessington Catholic College OLD CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| New Ferry Village Hall GROVE STREET | 437 yd | |
| New Ferry Park SEFTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 451 yd |
| The Oval Leisure Centre THE OVAL SPORTS CENTRE THE OVAL SPORTS CENTRE OLD CHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, ski slopes, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| The University Academy (Closed) Ravenswood Avenue | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Conway Playing Fields VICTORIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Mayfields Playing Fields SHOREFIELDS | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Cammell Laird 1907 Fc CAMMELL LAIRD F C CAMMELL LAIRD F C ST PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
| Bebington High Sports College HIGHER BEBINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 230.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.