Postcode CH41 0AR is located in a major urban area, within the Bidston and St James area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Claughton North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year. The median sale price in Bidston and St James is £137,000 (around £160 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £175,000. 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.
Claughton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,427 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Claughton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from CH41 0AR.
Claughton North near CH41 0AR 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 |
| 0.7 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £415,000 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £170,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 62 | £120,000 | £141 |
| Flats | 3 | £119,000 | £149 |
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 | £338,000 | — | £175,000 | £120,000 |
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 | — | £234 | £146 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 0AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 4, Elfet Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BA | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 2, Colwyn Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BB | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 18, Colwyn Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BB | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 17, Colwyn Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BB | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 4, Vaughan Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0AL | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the CH41 0AR postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Portland | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
Co-op Academy Portland ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2025
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Birkenhead Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated. | |
Birkenhead Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bidston Avenue Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
Bidston Avenue Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2023
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 0AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 153 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0AA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 8AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 9-15 Upton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 0DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH41 0AR, 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 0AR records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.
The median sale price around CH41 0AR in Bidston and St James is £137,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH41 0AR, including Co-op Academy Portland (Good), Birkenhead Sixth Form College and Bidston Avenue Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH41 0AR is Birkenhead North, about 610 m away.
CH41 0AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,427 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 0AR 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).