Postcode CH41 0AH is located in a major urban area, within the Bidston and St James ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Bidston Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ilchester Park.
Bidston Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 19 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bidston Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from CH41 0AH.
Bidston Hill near CH41 0AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ilchester Park | Small | Walking directions to Ilchester Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £332,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £170,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 62 | £120,000 | £134 |
| Flats | 4 | £119,000 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192,500 | £50,100 | £101,435 | £62,000 |
| 2017 | £207,498 | £54,975 | £121,500 | £79,000 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £53,975 | £123,500 | £68,000 |
| 2019 | £200,000 | £86,000 | £112,000 | £79,499 |
| 2020 | £205,000 | £43,500 | £123,500 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £211,000 | £49,000 | £144,995 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £234,995 | £118,050 | £165,000 | £104,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £215,000 | £190,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £79,500 | £157,000 | £115,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £119,000 | £164,000 | £118,500 |
| 2026 | £228,500 | — | £181,000 | £122,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £79 | £110 | £76 |
| 2017 | £176 | £64 | £143 | £94 |
| 2018 | £167 | £90 | £152 | £86 |
| 2019 | £184 | £83 | £139 | £87 |
| 2020 | £199 | £68 | £155 | £96 |
| 2021 | £209 | £72 | £169 | £108 |
| 2022 | £232 | £100 | £201 | £122 |
| 2023 | £243 | £137 | £220 | £115 |
| 2024 | £235 | £115 | £172 | £124 |
| 2025 | £240 | £150 | £218 | £134 |
| 2026 | £251 | — | £242 | £134 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 0AH.
In the CH41 0AH postcode area, located within Bidston Hill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 0AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 0AA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 8AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Upton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH41 0AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Martin Kenny
Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Julie McManus
Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Grey
Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 0AH records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH41 0AH in Bidston Hill is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH41 0AH, including Co-op Academy Portland (Requires improvement), Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Birkenhead Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 0AH is Birkenhead North, about 666 m away.
CH41 0AH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 0AH is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brian Martin Kenny (Labour Party), Julie McManus (Labour Party) and Liz Grey (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.