Askew Close Wallasey, Wirral
58 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH44), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44504299.
- Energy: 53 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 41, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wirral costs £2,501 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birkenhead Park, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Central Park (19 hectares) is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 40 of its 58 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Egremont Med Ctr, about 150 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 116 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
53 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (52); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (36); 1983-1990 (17). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (41); rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wirral in 2026-27: Band D £2,501 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,667 | £1,945 | £2,223 | £2,501 | £3,056 | £3,612 | £4,168 | £5,001 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (84% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 4 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 85-89 King Street, Egremont, CH44 0BZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 110 King Street, Egremont, CH44 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 89 Brighton Street, Seacombe, CH44 6QJ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 45 Brougham Road, Seacombe: up to 10 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former 19 to 27 Trafalgar Road, Egremont (includes 0457 Former 19-21): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former St Johns Church, Liscard Road, Liscard (564800): up to 28 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Norton Court, 154, Borough Road, Seacombe: up to 6 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Gibson House, Seabank Road, Egremont (578210): up to 35 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 58 addresses are between 13 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 8EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH44 8EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birkenhead Park 670,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Birkenhead North 944,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Sandhills 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elmswood Road Egremont | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Woodside Interchange | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Seacombe Ferry Terminal | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rappart Road Car Park | 370 m |
| EV charging points | Sainsburys Wirral Waters Smart Charge | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Egremont Med Ctr | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Egremont Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Central Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wallasey Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Central Park 19 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Seacombe Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-east |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Salisbury Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Bidston Moss | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Bidston Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 58 |
40 of the street's 58 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wirral: see them on the Wirral page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egremont Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 280 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Somerville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Somerville Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Liscard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Oldershaw | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanleys Vaults CH44 8AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Bargain Booze CH44 8DY | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Kilos kitchen / Ramsey Hot Chicken / Press’d CH44 8DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Nabzys Wallasey CH44 8DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Apple Blossom Court CH44 8EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| The Ferry CH44 8DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2026 |
| A & A News CH44 8DY | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 26 Dec 2018 |
| Wallasey Off Licence and Convenience CH44 8AU | Retailers - other | 120 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Beryls CH44 8DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Tandoori Mahal Restaurant CH44 8AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Oriental Chef CH44 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| The Coffee Cave CH44 8DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Scran CH44 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Galaxy groups off licence and convenience store CH44 8AU | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| New Hope Wirral CH44 0BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tobin Street (19); On or near Wright Street (18); On or near Elmswood Road (18); On or near Churchmeadow Close (17); On or near Littledale Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Elmswood Road · Brighton Street · Tobin Street · Church Street · Church Street · Riversdale Road · Churchmeadow Close · Seacombe Promenade · Seabank Road · Church Gardens · Sandon Road · King Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.