Howell Road Bebington, Wirral
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH62,CH63), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44501812.
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; 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 Bebington, about 70 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and Mayer Park (6.7 hectares) is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sunlight Group Practice, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 121 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
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 B (40% of about 1,620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Port Sunlight Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Site of 78, 78A and 82 Bebington Road, New Ferry: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Land at Former 41 to 43, Bebington Road, New Ferry: up to 11 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land at Bebington Road/ Grove Street, New Ferry: up to 23 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Woodhead Street Car Park and Land off New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 45 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 100 New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Cleared Site, 15 New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 8 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- South of 706 New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Civic Way, Bebington: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (830 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH62 5DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 16 | unlikely |
| CH63 7LA | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 6 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 14 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH62 5DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH63 7LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bebington 918,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 70 m |
| Port Sunlight 678,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Rock Ferry 686,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brook Street Port Sunlight | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sunlight Group Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest T/A The Pharmacy Bebington | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glencairn Dental Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Catherines Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bebington Police Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,870 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mayer Park 6.7 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.2 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,910 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 11 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Port Sunlight War Memorial, a listed building (Grade I), 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 177 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Port Sunlight War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Dell, the Diamond and the Causeway, Port Sunlight | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Bromborough Court House moated site and fishponds, Wirral | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trisha's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Storeton Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| The Sloyne | Tidal water | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Umberstone Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Plessington Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 320 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 370 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Bebington | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brackenwood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Town Lane Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brackenwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn CH62 5BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2022 |
| BEBINGTON food and wine convenience CH63 7LA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 May 2025 |
| Jay's Bistro Ltd CH63 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Blooming Skull Coffee CH62 5BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| ORRO CH63 7LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| Four Seasons Takeaway CH62 5BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Life Christian Centre CH63 7LA | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2017 |
| The Mad House CH63 7NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Mr Pizza CH63 7NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Oct 2025 |
| King of desserts CH62 5BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| The Crusty cob 1 limeted CH62 5BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Yummy time fast food LTD CH63 7NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Alam balti house CH63 7NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Booze And News CH63 7NX | Retailers - other | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Oriental Delight CH63 7NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beresford Avenue (27); On or near Ashbrook Terrace (20); On or near Bebington Road (19); On or near Stanbury Avenue (13); On or near Sandringham Close (13).
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) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 5 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
Old Chester Road · Sandringham Close · Ashbrook Terrace · Bebington Road · Beta Close · Brook Street · Windsor Close · Stonehill Avenue · Beresford Avenue · Primrose Hill · Stanbury Avenue · Lancaster Close
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.