Mill Close Birkenhead, Wirral
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH42), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44502355.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Green Lane, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Mersey Park (8.4 hectares) is about 470 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: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Catherine's Surgery, about 250 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 356 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
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (2); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (92% of about 840 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 Whitfield Court, Whitfield Street, Tranmere (610500), not permissioned (60 m)
- Victoria Lodge Public House 81-83 Victoria Rd, Birkenhead & Tranmere: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Land at, Pearson Road, Tranmere (586400), not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 381 Borough Road, Oxton, CH42 0HA: up to 8 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Gladstone Liberal Club, Dial Road, Tranmere, CH42 0LH: up to 31 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Warehouse, Dial Road, Tranmere (095600): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Cleared Site, 2 Singleton Avenue, Prenton: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Corner of Holt Road and Old Chester Road, Tranmere: up to 30 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 12 November 2026 to 18 November 2026: MANWEB, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH42 0LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH42 7HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH42 0LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH42 7HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Green Lane 375,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Birkenhead Central 644,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Conway Park 630,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aspendale Road Tranmere | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Bridge Street Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Catherine's Surgery | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tranmere Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Catherines Dental Centre | 250 m |
| Hospital | St. Catherines Hospital | 250 m |
| Police station | Pyramids Town Centre Police Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Tranmere - Tranmere Court, Church Road Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,910 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mersey Park 8.4 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,690 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Birkenhead Priory, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Princess Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Tranmere Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Marsh Hey Covert | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Storeton Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
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) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodchurch Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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 |
| Well Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wirral Metropolitan College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birkenhead Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cathcart Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial CH42 0LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Cafe 39 CH42 7HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Lee Garden Fish & Chips CH42 7HB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| MP Food and Wine CH42 7HB | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2021 |
| PSV Food and Wine CH42 0HX | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Hungry's CH42 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Subway CH42 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Co-op Tranmere Court CH42 5AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2022 |
| Age UK Wirral CH42 0LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| News & Booze CH41 2TE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Kings Cafe CH42 0PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| St Catherines Church CH42 5LF | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Monaf's Indian Takeaway CH42 0HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Nourish @Nouyou CH42 0HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Birkenhead News And Off Licence CH42 0HD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Shoplifting | 61 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (131); On or near St Catherines Gardens (57); On or near Harrowby Road (26); On or near Dewberry Close (25); On or near Derby Road (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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: MANWEB: New service connection, 12 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Whitfield Street · Liversidge Road · Aspendale Road · Maybank Road · Mill Close · Milton Road East · Harland Road · Victoria Road · Laurel Road · Dewberry Close · Shewell Close · Harrowby 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.