Postcode insights

CH41 0BQ

Kingsley Street

Bidston and St James

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Detailed insights for CH41 0BQ

Overview

Postcode CH41 0BQ 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 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 nearest station is Birkenhead North, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Birkenhead Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Claughton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Claughton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from CH41 0BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Claughton North near CH41 0BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 0BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Birkenhead North

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead North
0.5 mi

Birkenhead Park

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH41 0BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBirkenhead ParkLargeWalking directions to Birkenhead Park
0.4 miIlchester ParkSmallWalking directions to Ilchester Park

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
15,104.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.6(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.17(+46%)
Drugs
8.16(+109%)
Public order
8.16(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.9(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
93.06%
Other White
8
3.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.39%
Other Asian
2
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.46%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
28.73%
Level 3 (A level)
41
22.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
16.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
42.98%
Owns outright
27
23.68%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.81%
Other social rented
5
4.39%
Social rents from council
4
3.51%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Bidston and St James

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £175K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bidston and St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£332,500£255
Semi-Detached33£170,000£232
Terraced62£120,000£134
Flats4£119,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bidston and St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bidston and St James in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 0BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 0BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20256, Kingsley Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BGTerracedFreehold£111,000
30 Jan 202622, Portland Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BNTerracedFreehold£95,000
28 Jul 202510, Portland Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BNTerracedFreehold£117,000
12 Feb 202562, Portland Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BNTerracedFreehold£72,500
31 Jul 20255, Clifford Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0BJTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the CH41 0BQ postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 0BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCo-op Academy PortlandAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 mi16 plusBirkenhead Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 0BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 0BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierLaird Street, Wirral, CH41 0AAWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miAldiLaird Street, Wirral, CH41 8AHWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miCo-operativeMona Street, Wirral, CH41 0EDWalking directions to Co-operative
0.4 miTesco ExpressUpton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miIcelandStanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BGWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH41 0BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Martin Kenny

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Julie McManus

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Liz Grey

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Claughton NorthE02001481
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 015AE01007125
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 0BQ

Is CH41 0BQ (Claughton North) safe?

The area around CH41 0BQ 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH41 0BQ?

The median sale price around CH41 0BQ in Claughton North is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 0BQ?

There are 12 schools close to CH41 0BQ, including Co-op Academy Portland (Requires improvement), Birkenhead Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 0BQ?

The closest station to CH41 0BQ is Birkenhead North, about 785 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 0BQ?

CH41 0BQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 0BQ (Claughton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 0BQ 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).

Data Sources

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.