Wirral
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH43), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44504446.
11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 7). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Wirral costs £2,501 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Upton (Merseyside), about 2.5 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 23 m above sea level. 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Prenton & Woodchurch Medical Centre, about 410 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 19 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
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 B (59% of about 660 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.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH43 3EZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CH43 3EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 23 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH43 3EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH43 3EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Upton (Merseyside) 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km |
| Rock Ferry 686,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km | |
| Green Lane 375,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 19 within 800 m; nearest Ennerdale Road Prenton | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 3.8 km |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 4.7 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Prenton & Woodchurch Medical Centre | 410 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Holmlands Pharmacy | 590 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Holmlands Dental Practice | 470 m |
| Hospital | Arrowe Park Hospital | 2.2 km |
| Police station | Pyramids Town Centre Police Station | 3.3 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Wirral Prenton Hall Road, Prenton | 500 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,510 m² | 300 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,200 m² | 500 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.5 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Cross at Woodchurch, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km west. 5 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Cross at Woodchurch | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 580 m south-east |
| Cow Hey Covert | Wood | 1.2 km south |
| Wirral | Headland | 1.2 km south |
| Stanley Wood | Wood | 1.4 km south |
| Cross Hill | Hill | 2.4 km south-west |
| Gillbrook Basin | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 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 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Prenton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m | Report card (Feb 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Townfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Woodchurch High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Ridgeway High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Fender Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodchurch CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Inadequate (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 2.0 km | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raan Thai CH43 3DU | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Thrive CH43 3DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Little Learners Nursery School CH43 3DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| McDonalds CH43 3EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Brunchies CH43 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Chinese Kitchen CH43 3AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd CH43 0TX | Retailers - other | 480 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily CH43 0TX | Retailers - other | 490 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily CH43 3BP | Retailers - other | 490 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Palmwood Close (8); On or near Ennerdale Road (5); On or near Kenmore Road (3); On or near Millington Close (2); On or near Melford Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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.
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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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.