Delyn Close Birkenhead, Wirral
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH42), about 60 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 44501010.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 Rock Ferry, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gladstone Med Ctr, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 72 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £54,500 | £54,500 | £54,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2025 | 5 CH42 4RH | Detached | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jul 2019 | 1 CH42 4RH | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2011 | 1 CH42 4RH | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 2 Sep 1998 | 1 CH42 4RH | Semi-detached | £54,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (80% of about 880 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: in a protected area: County Borough of Birkenhead BK0082, County Borough of Birkenhead BK0082.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 42-44, Egerton Park, Rock Ferry (615500): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- 108 Egerton Park, Rock Ferry: up to 9 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 165 Bedford Rd, Rock Ferry: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Rock Station Hotel, Highfield Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 2BU: up to 25 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Unused Land, Lees Avenue, Rock Ferry: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 10 Woodland Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 4NT: up to 6 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Car Park, adj 1 Rock Close, Rock Ferry: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Vacant land bound by New Chester Road and Chatham Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 2AE: up to 43 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH42 4RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH42 4QZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 33 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH42 4QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH42 4RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rock Ferry 686,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Green Lane 375,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bebington 918,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clarke Avenue Rock Ferry | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Bridge Street Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gladstone Med Ctr | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Park Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodlands Dental Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Catherines Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Pyramids Town Centre Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 11 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 40 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,380 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Dell, the Diamond and the Causeway, Port Sunlight, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dell, the Diamond and the Causeway, Port Sunlight | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Storeton Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Marsh Hey Covert | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Outer Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Well Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Town Lane Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury House Residential Home CH42 4RD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Victoria Park Day Nursery CH42 4QJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Lezayre Nursing Home CH42 4RB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Daleside Nursing Home CH42 4QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Rose Tree Day Nursery Ltd CH42 4PE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Firbobs Out Of School Club CH42 6RT | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Albany Bowling Club CH42 3XW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Zhen’s House CH42 3XE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Nov 2025 |
| KP STORES CH42 3XE | Retailers - other | 380 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Cricket Pavilion CH42 0LE | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Aug 2026 |
| The Slipper Baths Cafe, Byrne Avenue Baths CH42 4PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| TLP Convenience CH42 2AW | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Essentials CH42 4QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bebington Road (22); On or near Fieldside Road (14); On or near Egerton Park Close (10); On or near Fletcher Avenue (6); On or near Bedford Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Roselands Court · Bedford Avenue · Bedford Road · Egerton Gardens · Egerton Park · Solly Avenue · Egerton Park Close · Fletcher Avenue · Clarke Avenue · Albany Road · Devon Gardens · Fieldside Road
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.