Kelvinside Wallasey, Wirral
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH44), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44501892.
- 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 75% to 80% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birkenhead Park, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, and Oakdale Park (1.2 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vittoria Med Ctr G, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | UNIT 10-11 CH44 7JY | Other | £740,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Nov 2024 | UNIT 2-6 CH44 7JY | Other | £825,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 May 2017 | UNIT 2-6 CH44 7JY | Other | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Mar 2015 | 1 CH44 7JY | Other | £195,000 | 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (64% of about 1,350 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)
- Wirral Waters - Northbank East 2, Dock Road, Seacombe (Belong Extra Care Village): up to 34 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Wirral Waters - Belong Site & North Bank 1, Dock Road, Seacombe, pending decision (150 m)
- Wirral Waters - Northbank East 3, Dock Road, Seacombe (Tower Road): up to 150 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Wirral Waters - Northbank East 1, Dock Road, Seacombe (Peel/ Urban Splash, Redbridge Quay): up to 120 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Wirral Waters - Urban Splash 2, Dock Road, Seacombe, not permissioned (220 m)
- Land East of Birkenhead Road, Seacombe (South): up to 250 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Former 1 to 17 Montrose Avenue, Seacombe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Land East of Birkenhead Road, Seacombe (North): up to 200 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
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, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 7JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CH44 7DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 8 m and 11 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 7DN | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| CH44 7JY | 92% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birkenhead Park 670,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Conway Park 630,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Birkenhead Hamilton Square 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kelvin Park Oakdale | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Woodside Interchange | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Woodside | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Rappart Road Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Wirral Waters Smart Charge | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vittoria Med Ctr G | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Paul's Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Central Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police Custody Office | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,140 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Oakdale Park 1.2 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | North Seacombe Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Ilford Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Birkenhead Park, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Birkenhead Priory | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Flaybrick Memorial Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Dock | Lake or reservoir | 340 m south-east |
| East Float | Lake or reservoir | 370 m south |
| Vittoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Bidston Moss | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Bidston Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 21 |
10 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 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 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Somerville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cathcart Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Egremont Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Wirral Metropolitan College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Crumb CH44 7JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Mona Castle CH44 7DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Edgewater health Care CH44 7HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Bec's Bar and Bistro CH44 7BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| St Josephs RC Aided Primary School CH44 7ED | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Nova The Outsiders CH44 7HS | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| DNA 3 retail CH44 7BZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Jimmy's Continental Cuisine CH44 7AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| RJLs Off Licence and General Store CH44 7AL | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Diversity hub 67 CH44 7AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Homali CH44 7AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Lazy shakes CH44 7AJ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Lava kebabs CH44 7AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Emergency Service Training Centre CH41 1BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Go Local CH44 7BX | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alfred Road (23); On or near Palatine Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 91% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
Kelvin Park · Kelvin Road · Wheatland Lane · Alfred Road · Ocean Park · Redbridge Quay · Wheatland Lane · Woodview Avenue · Hawthorne Grove · Tower Road · Corbyn Street · Montrose Avenue
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.