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CH41 2RQ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

Wirral

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Detailed insights for CH41 2RQ

Overview

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 289.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birkenhead South is £29,300 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
289
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 289.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

14.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Birkenhead South is £29,300 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from CH41 2RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead South near CH41 2RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 2RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
2,412.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
82.13%
Other White
14
4.81%
Other Asian
10
3.44%
Bangladeshi
9
3.09%
Chinese
7
2.41%
Total population: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
40.27%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.5%
Owns outright
28
18.79%
Other social rented
20
13.42%
Social rents from council
2
1.34%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birkenhead and Tranmere in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£165,000
Flats16£82,500
Semi-Detached20£138,000
Terraced97£110,000

10 year median price trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

Schools

In the CH41 2RQ postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 2RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableProgress Schools - WirralOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 2RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 2RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Corner ShopWirral, CH41 9DAWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miHeron FoodsConway Street, Wirral, CH41 2XYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miIceland221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miFarmfoodsSalisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RLWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseMollington Link, Tranmere, Wirral, CH41 9DFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.