Strathlorne Close Birkenhead, Wirral
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH42), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44504895.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 30, D: 6).
- Flood: 13 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Rock Ferry, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Victoria Park (11 hectares) is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gladstone Med Ctr, about 190 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 220 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
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); House, end-terrace (13); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1996-2002 (36). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (31); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (96% of about 790 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 Car Park, adj 1 Rock Close, Rock Ferry: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Former 89 to 91 Old Chester Road, Tranmere (594600): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Corner of Holt Road and Old Chester Road, Tranmere: up to 30 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Unused Land, Lees Avenue, Rock Ferry: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 165 Bedford Rd, Rock Ferry: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Rock Station Hotel, Highfield Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 2BU: up to 25 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Rock Ferry Baptist Church, New Chester Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 2AE: up to 5 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Vacant land bound by New Chester Road and Chatham Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 2AE: up to 43 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 27 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 3SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 2 / 19 | unlikely |
| CH42 3YJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 10 m and 14 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH42 3SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH42 3YJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rock Ferry 686,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Green Lane 375,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Birkenhead Central 644,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southwick Road Mersey Park | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Bridge Street Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gladstone Med Ctr | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rock Ferry Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rock Ferry Dental Practice | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Catherines Hospital | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Pyramids Town Centre Police Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Local Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 11 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,340 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Molyneux Allotments 5,340 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Birkenhead Priory, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| The Dell, the Diamond and the Causeway, Port Sunlight | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Beach | Beach | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Outer Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Storeton Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Marsh Hey Covert | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 0 | 1 |
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 3 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 8 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 16 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 10 |
3 of the street's 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 28 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodchurch Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swettenham Chemists CH42 3TD | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| PT Food and Wine CH42 3TF | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Rumbling Tums CH42 3TD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Star noodles CH42 3TD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience CH42 1LG | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2019 |
| The Lord Napier CH42 3UZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Sep 2025 |
| YUM CH42 3TF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| SMOKIE MOS CH42 3TF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| EPIRUS Greek Restaurant CH41 9BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Involve Northwest CH42 1LE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Go Local Extra CH42 3TA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Neo Community Cafe CH42 3YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| THE FISH INN CH42 5NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 May 2026 |
| Lidl CH42 3UZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Old Chester Pharmacy CH42 3XD | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oriel Road (30); On or near Tudor Road (29); On or near Parking Area (27); On or near Parkside Road (21); On or near Fairfield Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 83% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 30% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
Grenville Way · Strathlorne Close · Peel Avenue · Cobden Place · Cobden Avenue · Stanley Court · Wye Close · Gladstone Road · Royal Standard Way · Lydbrook Close · Spring Street · Oaktree Place
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.