Postcode CH41 1DU is located in a major urban area, within the Seacombe ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Poulton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Poulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Poulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from CH41 1DU.
Poulton near CH41 1DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.7 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Hamilton Square | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Hamilton Square |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £129,500 (about £139 per square foot) in Seacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,536 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £325,000 | £185 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £150,000 | £152 |
| Terraced | 94 | £126,750 | £134 |
| Flats | 12 | £95,000 | £139 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,000 | £80,000 | £68,500 |
| 2017 | £110,000 | £99,950 | £74,000 |
| 2018 | £105,630 | £89,950 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £74,000 |
| 2020 | £48,950 | £106,500 | £82,250 |
| 2021 | £85,000 | £118,000 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £100,000 | £125,000 | £112,000 |
| 2023 | £90,000 | £140,000 | £113,500 |
| 2024 | £93,750 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
| 2025 | £95,000 | £146,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £95,000 | £130,000 | £144,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £103 | £99 | £75 |
| 2017 | £112 | £92 | £76 |
| 2018 | £108 | £92 | £86 |
| 2019 | £108 | £96 | £83 |
| 2020 | £88 | £112 | £95 |
| 2021 | £100 | £122 | £102 |
| 2022 | £137 | £132 | £117 |
| 2023 | £96 | £142 | £122 |
| 2024 | £129 | £133 | £122 |
| 2025 | £137 | £149 | £133 |
| 2026 | £165 | £147 | £145 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 1DU.
In the CH41 1DU postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Dock Convenience Store | Freeman Street, Wirral, CH41 1BR | Walking directions to Premier Dock Convenience Store |
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 1DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kaitlin Stuart
Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Charles Stuart
Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Thomas Stewart Laing
Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Angela Eagle
Wallasey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 1DU records about 137 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, public order and drugs.
The median sale price around CH41 1DU in Poulton is £129,500 (about £139 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH41 1DU, including IMPACT Northwest Schools, Kingsway Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 1DU is Birkenhead Park, about 1,142 m away.
CH41 1DU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,896 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH41 1DU is Angela Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kaitlin Stuart (Labour Party), Paul Charles Stuart (Labour Party) and Thomas Stewart Laing (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.