Postcode insights

CH41 2ST

Lowwood Grove

Birkenhead and Tranmere

Interactive map showing CH41 2ST and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH41 2ST

Overview

Postcode CH41 2ST 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 482.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
483
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 80 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 Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 482.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.4%

Approximately 56.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from CH41 2ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead Central near CH41 2ST 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 2ST
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central
0.4 mi

Conway Park

N/A

Walking directions to Conway Park
0.5 mi

Green Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Green Lane

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
7,883.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
191.12(+3207%)
Violence and sexual offences
179.29(+381%)
Public order
94.08(+829%)
Anti-social behaviour
80.47(+348%)
Criminal damage and arson
61.54(+585%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
77.13%
Other White
14
5.43%
Bangladeshi
13
5.04%
Chinese
9
3.49%
Irish
6
2.33%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
33.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
53.38%
Owns outright
20
15.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.04%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.53%
Social rents from council
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£132
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £135K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£155,750£92
Semi-Detached16£149,000£158
Terraced89£110,000£126
Flats17£98,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£98,000£140,000£113,000
2026£155,750£127,000£157,500£107,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£159£131£125
2026£154£185£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 2ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 2ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 20259, Lowwood Grove, Birkenhead, CH41 2STTerracedFreehold£120,000
02 Apr 202623, Lowwood Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SRTerracedFreehold£95,000
24 Feb 20261, Brookland Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
19 Mar 202650A, The Woodlands, Birkenhead, CH41 2SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
17 Oct 202543A, The Woodlands, Birkenhead, CH41 2SJDetachedFreehold£115,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableProgress Schools - WirralOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 2ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Corner ShopWirral, CH41 9DAWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miIceland221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PHWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miFarmfoodsSalisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RLWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miHeron FoodsConway Street, Wirral, CH41 2XYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miAsda222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EBWalking directions to Asda

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 2ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amanda Onwuemene

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Ewan Tomeny

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Pat Cleary

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green 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)Birkenhead CentralE02001482
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 016CE01007128
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 2ST

Is CH41 2ST (Birkenhead Central) safe?

The area around CH41 2ST records about 483 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH41 2ST?

The median sale price around CH41 2ST in Birkenhead Central is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 2ST?

There are 16 schools close to CH41 2ST, including Woodlands Primary School (Good), St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Progress Schools - Wirral (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 2ST?

The closest station to CH41 2ST is Birkenhead Central, about 313 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 2ST?

CH41 2ST scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 80 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 2ST (Birkenhead Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 2ST 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).

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.