Marsden Close Wallasey, Wirral
19 addresses across 1 postcode (CH44), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44504479.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 6).
- 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 New Brighton, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, and Central Park (19 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 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 28 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Egremont Med Ctr, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 211 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 40 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (11); Bungalow, end-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (14); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former 19 to 27 Trafalgar Road, Egremont (includes 0457 Former 19-21): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- Gibson House, Seabank Road, Egremont (578210): up to 35 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 110 King Street, Egremont, CH44 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Mariners Park, Ismay Drive, Egremont, permissioned (190 m)
- 85-89 King Street, Egremont, CH44 0BZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- British Legion Club, 3 Withens Lane, Liscard, CH44 1BB: up to 14 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 51 Martins Lane, Liscard, CH44 1BG: up to 5 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Old Manor Club, Withens Lane, Liscard, CH45 7NF: up to 10 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 20 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 13 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 28 m and 30 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 1EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Brighton 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 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 | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stringhey Road Egremont | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Woodside Interchange | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Seacombe Ferry Terminal | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Seaview Road Pay & Display Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Sainsburys Wirral Waters Smart Charge | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.5 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Egremont Med Ctr | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Egremont Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | Victoria Central Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Wallasey Police Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,550 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Central Park 19 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Delph Recreation Ground 1.8 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Earlston Gardens Allotments 2,120 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Memorial Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 640 m (0.4 miles) west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Captain's Pit Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Salisbury Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Bidston Moss | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Bidston Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 4.6 km (2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Egremont Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 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 km (0.6 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Oldershaw | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Somerville Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| New Brighton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hotel CH44 1ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 31 Dec 2018 |
| save choices CH44 0EA | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| YUM! CH44 0DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Laviya Cafe CH44 0DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| SPAR Wallasey CH44 0EB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| News Plus CH44 0DZ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 26 May 2017 |
| Peters Fish Bar CH44 8AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco CH44 0BZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| Egremont Service Station CH44 0BZ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Big Fish CH44 0EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Oaklands Grange CH45 7PA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Potshots CH44 8AN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Efes fastfood CH44 0BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Merseyview Rest Home CH45 7QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2022 |
| The Hub Bistro (at Mariners' Park) CH44 0AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (31); On or near Petrol Station (26); On or near A554 (19); On or near Trafalgar Road (17); On or near Cliff Drive (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 22% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: New service connection, 20 October 2026 to 22 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: New service connection, 13 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CH44 1EA: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marsden Close · Edenhurst Avenue · Poole Road · Greenwood Lane · Seabank Avenue · Gibson House Drive · Blenheim Road · St. Columbas Close · Rudgrave Square · Churchill Grove · Churchill Grove · Trafalgar 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.