Dickens Avenue is a street located in the town of Birkenhead. The street has a length of approximately 366 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wirral is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Wirral District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 44501043 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CH43 0TQ, CH43 0TG and CH43 0TD.
It is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 179.34 miles North West from central London., 3.94 miles South West from Liverpool, 14.07 miles North West from Chester and 34.42 miles West from Manchester.
DICKENS AVENUE is within the Post Town of PRENTON
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Map of Dickens Avenue
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001496 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Dickens Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wirral Greasby Address: Greasby Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.41 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Bromborough Address: Pool Ln, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH62 4UE Telephone: 0871 984 6439 Visit Hotel Page |
3.18 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Wirral - Heswall Address: Chester Road, Gayton, Heswall Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.36 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Docks Address: Brunswick Dock, Sefton St, Liverpool, L3 4BN Telephone: 0871 984 6030 Visit Hotel Page |
3.36 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock Address: Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.38 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Dickens Avenue
UPRN: 42033229
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033231
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033233
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033234
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033236
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033238
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033240
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033241
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033243
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033244
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033247
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033249
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033251
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033253
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033255
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033257
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033258
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033259
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033261
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033262
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033263
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033264
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033266
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033267
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033268
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033269
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033270
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 42033271
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £122,018 | £102,500 | £112,506 | 3 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Farnham & Lea | 357 Woodchurch Road Prenton CH42 8PE | Visit Website |
| Brennan Ayre O'Neill | 377 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PE | |
| Clive Watkin | 359 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PE | Visit Website |
| Clive Watkin Lettings | 359 Woodchurch Road Prenton CH42 8PE | Visit Website |
| Jones & Chapman | 349 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PE |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Merseyside |
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Location Details
| Dickens Avenue | |
|---|---|
| |
| Latitude | 53.367685 |
| Longitude | -3.056162 |
| OS Easting (X): | 329732 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 386195 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ297862 |
Known Residential Addresses for Dickens Avenue
- 31
- 12
- 36
- 38
- 3
- 5
Roads that have a Junction with Dickens Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Prenton Village Road | junction |
| Goldsmith Way | junction |
| Dickens Close | junction |
| Prenton Village Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 15:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (8.94 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Heavy rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.2°C (90.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (32 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00036738 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Renting Hard-Pressed Workers |
| Average Age | 43.51 |
| Area Population | 1415.00 |
| Male Population | 691.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 724.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007250 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Wirral 030B |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001496 |
| MSOA Name: | Wirral 030 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Birkenhead |
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| 342a Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, England, CH42 8PQ |
| 0151 608 0383 |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Birkenhead |
| Asda Arrowe Park |
|---|
| Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH49 5PD |
| 0151 522 7700 |
| Distance: 0.93 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Arrowe Park |
| Iceland Prenton |
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| 790/794 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JG |
| 01516081617 |
| Distance: 1.1 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Prenton |
| Tesco Tranmere Express |
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| 790-794 Borough Rd, Tranmere, CH42 9JG |
| 0345 671 9632 |
| Distance: 1.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Tranmere Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 0151 - Liverpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 24.8 | 13.2 | >=30 | Y | 7 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| Within the area of Wirral |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral &CH44 8ED |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0151 606 2000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Birkenhead |
| The Member of Parliament is Alison McGovern |
| Details for the MP Alison McGovern on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alison McGovern on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alison McGovern won with a majority of 13,798 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,091 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Prenton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Well Lane Primary School
Address: Well Lane Primary School, Park Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 5PF
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01516459844
Mersey Park Primary School
Address: Mersey Park Primary School, Elm Road, Higher Tranmere, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 0PH
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01516478197
Bedford Drive Primary School
Address: Bedford Drive Primary School, Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RT
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01516451561
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School, Mount Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2UJ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01516521278
Devonshire Park Primary School
Address: Devonshire Park Primary School, Temple Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01516089243
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Address: Woodchurch Road Primary School, Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School
Address: Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School, Holm Lane, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 2HT
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01516524909
Townfield Primary School
Address: Townfield Primary School, Townfield Lane, Prenton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 2LH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01516528498
Prenton Primary School
Address: Prenton Primary School, Bramwell Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 0RQ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01516082958
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Address: St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, New Hey Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01516774088
Fender Primary School
Address: Fender Primary School, New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 8HB
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01516770425
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Address: Woodchurch CofE Primary School, Church Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7LS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01516774788
England Secondary Schools
Prenton High School for Girls
Address: Prenton High School for Girls, Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01516448113
Woodchurch High School
Address: Woodchurch High School, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01516775257
Nearest Hospitals
| St Catherine's Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Church Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| E-Logica Ltd |
| Telephone: 0151 514 2888 |
| Distance: 2.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Catherine's Hospital |
| Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Holmwood Drive, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 1AU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0151 648 7000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.59 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
| Arrowe Park Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 678 5111 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Arrowe Park Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
HOLMLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HOLMLANDS DRIVE, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TY
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
THE ARNO DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 350 WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8PG
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
WESTBOURNE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118 STORETON ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8NA
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
PRENTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 79 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
PRENTON ROAD WEST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 94 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
DEVONSHIRE PARK DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 62 GREENWAY ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 7LX
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
VILLA MED CTR
Address: 1-2 ROMAN ROAD, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 3DB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6084702
PRENTON MEDICAL CENTRE_MURUGESH V
Address: 516-518 WOODCHURCH ROAD, PRENTON, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TS
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6087666
HOLMLANDS MED CTR
Address: 16-20 HOLMLANDS DR, OXTON, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6087750
TOWNFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: TOWNFIELD CLOSE, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9JW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 4887511
TOWNFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 3 TOWNFIELD CLOSE, PRENTON, CH43 9JW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
COMMONFIELD RD SURGERY
Address: 156 COMMONFIELD ROAD, WOODCHURCH, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH49 7LP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6770016
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PRENTON DELL PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 ROMAN ROAD, PRENTON, CH43 3DB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 083507
BOOTS
Address: 10 HOLMLANDS DRIVE, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 0TX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6085093
WOODCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 379 WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 8PE
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 082609
TOWNFIELD PHARMACY
Address: TOWNFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, TOWNFIELD CLOSE, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9JW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6537707
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WOODCHURCH ROAD, UPTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH49 5PD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5227710
BOOTS
Address: COMMONFIELD ROAD SURGERY, 156 COMMONFIELD ROAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH49 7LP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6775058
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
I R MCGARVEY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 354 WOODCHURCH ROAD, PRENTON, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8PG
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
R T BOOTH & CO LTD
Address: 393 WOODCHURCH ROAD, PRENTON, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 8PF
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
ARROW PARK HOSPITAL
Address: ARROWE PARK HOSPITAL, ARROWE PARK ROAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH49 5PE
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
I R MCGARVEY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 87 GROVE ROAD, ROCK FERRY, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 3XT
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
I R MCEARNEY OPTICIANS
Address: 87 GROVE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 3XT
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
ICARE OPTICIANS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: 254 GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 6EB
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Upton (Merseyside) Station is 1.74 miles away.
Address: Upton station, Noctarum Avenue, Upton, Merseyside, CH43 9RY
Upton (Merseyside) is situated on the Borderlands Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Upton (Merseyside) Station is an unstaffed station.
Rock Ferry Station is 1.90 miles away.
Address: Rock Ferry station, Bedford Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2AT
Rock Ferry is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Rock Ferry Station is staffed on a full time basis.