Ismay Drive Wallasey, Wirral
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH44), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 44501851.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 12, D: 1).
- 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Brighton, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 520 m (0.3 miles) 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 21 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Egremont Med Ctr, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 146 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
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Flat (14); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 2017 (13); 2009 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 4a, Ismay Drive
- 5 Ismay Drive
- 7 Ismay Drive
- 9 Ismay Drive
- 11, Ismay Drive
- Flat 1 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 2 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 3 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 4 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 5 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 6 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 7 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 8 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 9 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 10 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 11 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 12 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
- Flat 13 John Fay House, Ismay Drive
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 (81% 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Mariners Park, Ismay Drive, Egremont, permissioned (30 m)
- Gibson House, Seabank Road, Egremont (578210): up to 35 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Former 19 to 27 Trafalgar Road, Egremont (includes 0457 Former 19-21): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- 110 King Street, Egremont, CH44 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 85-89 King Street, Egremont, CH44 0BZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- British Legion Club, 3 Withens Lane, Liscard, CH44 1BB: up to 14 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Old Manor Club, Withens Lane, Liscard, CH45 7NF: up to 10 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 51 Martins Lane, Liscard, CH44 1BG: up to 5 homes, permissioned (690 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 27 addresses are between 21 m and 24 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 0BF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CH44 0EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Brighton 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Wallasey Village 469,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Wallasey Grove Road 499,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Egremont | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Woodside Interchange | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Seacombe Ferry Terminal | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Seaview Road Pay & Display Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Sainsburys Wirral Waters Smart Charge | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Egremont Med Ctr | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Egremont Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Victoria Central Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Wallasey Police Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,550 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Delph Recreation Ground 1.8 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Earlston Gardens Allotments 2,120 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Memorial Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 700 m (0.4 miles) west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Captain's Pit Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Sandon Half Tide Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Bidston Moss | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Bidston Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
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) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 27 |
24 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liscard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 380 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Egremont Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Somerville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Brighton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Oldershaw | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Somerville Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Grange CH45 7PA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| The Wellington Hotel CH44 1ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 4 Good | 31 Dec 2018 |
| The Hub Bistro (at Mariners' Park) CH44 0AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| save choices CH44 0EA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Merseyview Rest Home CH45 7QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Peters Fish Bar CH44 8AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jan 2026 |
| YUM! CH44 0DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Laviya Cafe CH44 0DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| SPAR Wallasey CH44 0EB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| News Plus CH44 0DZ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 26 May 2017 |
| Sandstones CH45 7QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Belvidere Nursing Home CH45 7PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Newhaven Care CH45 7QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Penkett Day Nursery CH45 7QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Tesco CH44 0BZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A554 (37); On or near Parking Area (31); On or near Manor Lane (13); On or near Cliff Drive (11); On or near Poole Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 80 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 0% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 92% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 75% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 3% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 88% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 60% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 0% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
Cunard Avenue · Cliff Drive · Webster Avenue · Greenwood Lane · Royden Avenue · Gibson House Drive · Whitley Drive · Captain Charles Jones Walk · Poole Road · Seabank Road · King George Drive · Maddock 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.