Dial Road Birkenhead, Wirral
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH42), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44501039.
- 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 Green Lane, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mersey Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Catherine's Surgery, about 340 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 113 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2022 | DIAL WAREHOUSE CH42 0NQ | Other | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 1,390 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Warehouse, Dial Road, Tranmere (095600): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (20 m)
- Gladstone Liberal Club, Dial Road, Tranmere, CH42 0LH: up to 31 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- 657 Borough Road, Tranmere, CH42 9QA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Cleared Site, 2 Singleton Avenue, Prenton: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Whitfield Court, Whitfield Street, Tranmere (610500), not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Birch Tree Public House, Prenton Rd West, Prenton, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Victoria Lodge Public House 81-83 Victoria Rd, Birkenhead & Tranmere: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Former 89 to 91 Old Chester Road, Tranmere (594600): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 26 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: MANWEB, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 5 addresses are between 47 m and 51 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH42 0ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH42 0NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Green Lane 375,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Rock Ferry 686,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Birkenhead Central 644,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 72 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dial Road Devonshire Park | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Bridge Street Car Park | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Catherine's Surgery | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Catherines Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Devonshire Park Dental Centre | 120 m |
| Hospital | St. Catherines Hospital | 340 m |
| Police station | Pyramids Town Centre Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Tranmere - Tranmere Court, Church Road Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mersey Park 8.4 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 11 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,690 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Birkenhead Priory, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Tranmere Beach | Beach | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| The Princess Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Marsh Hey Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Storeton Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| Well Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodchurch Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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 |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions corner cafe CH42 0LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Andrews butchers CH42 0LJ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Golden Dragon CH42 0LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Dhillons News CH42 0LD | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Khan Tandoori CH42 0LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Mr Shawarma CH42 0LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Beehive Public House CH42 0LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Prenton Pop-In CH42 0NE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Mersey Park Primary School CH42 0PH | School/college/university | 160 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| The Sportsmans Arms CH42 7LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Tranmere Residents & Communities CH42 0LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| St Catherines Church CH42 5LF | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Age UK Wirral CH42 0LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Higher Tranmere Express CH42 6PU | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Cafe Siena CH42 6PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tower Road (15); On or near B5148 (12); On or near Yelverton Road (11); On or near Heathbank Road (9); On or near Wycherley Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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
Tower Hill · Greenway Road · Church Road · Walker Place · Tower Road · Maritime View · Walker Street · Wycherley Road · Town Road · Hawthorne Road · Astonwood Road · Yelverton 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.