Postcode CH41 2RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere ward 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 255.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located 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 456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from CH41 2RQ.
Birkenhead South near CH41 2RQ 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 4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £112,500 in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £165,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 93 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere
In the CH41 2RQ postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 2RQ
| 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 | Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Mollington Link, Tranmere, Wirral, CH41 9DF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.