Postcode CH41 2RG is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The median sale price in Birkenhead and Tranmere is £116,250 (around £133 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £96,500 and £135,250. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 262 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from CH41 2RG.
Birkenhead South near CH41 2RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.4 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £116,250 (about £133 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £155,750 | £92 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £151,500 | £172 |
| Flats | 13 | £116,000 | £153 |
| Terraced | 87 | £110,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £86,000 | £101,500 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £128,000 | £85,750 | £110,500 | £63,500 |
| 2018 | £175,875 | £85,000 | £111,748 | £68,070 |
| 2019 | £139,000 | £77,500 | £117,000 | £68,750 |
| 2020 | £122,500 | £69,999 | £120,000 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £99,995 | £132,000 | £83,500 |
| 2022 | £191,000 | £99,995 | £151,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £145,000 | £107,000 | £121,000 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £114,500 | £138,500 | £95,000 |
| 2025 | £170,000 | £99,000 | £140,000 | £113,000 |
| 2026 | £155,750 | £127,000 | £147,500 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £74 | £124 | £105 | £74 |
| 2017 | £79 | £121 | £118 | £78 |
| 2018 | £105 | £123 | £109 | £80 |
| 2019 | £106 | £139 | £109 | £81 |
| 2020 | £89 | £140 | £113 | £90 |
| 2021 | £92 | £153 | £132 | £105 |
| 2022 | £220 | £166 | £141 | £114 |
| 2023 | £170 | £152 | £119 | £118 |
| 2024 | £167 | £154 | £127 | £119 |
| 2025 | £106 | £160 | £131 | £124 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £179 | £133 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 2RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 47, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2RG | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 63, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, CH41 9DA | Other | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 63, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, CH41 9DA | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 8, Clifton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SG | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 7, Clifton Gate, Clifton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2TH | Flats | Leasehold | £86,500 |
In the CH41 2RG postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 2RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Corner Shop | Wirral, CH41 9DA | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Conway Street, Wirral, CH41 2XY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Hong Wang Supermarket | Burlington Street, Wirral, CH41 6JD | Walking directions to Hong Wang Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Mollington Link, Tranmere, Birkenhead, CH41 9DF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 2RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Onwuemene
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Ewan Tomeny
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Cleary
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 2RG records about 249 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH41 2RG in Birkenhead and Tranmere is £116,250 (about £133 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH41 2RG, including Woodlands Primary School (Good), St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Wirral Metropolitan College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 2RG is Birkenhead Central, about 122 m away.
CH41 2RG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 262 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 2RG is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Onwuemene (Green Party), Ewan Tomeny (Green Party) and Pat Cleary (Green Party).