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CH41 2TE

Whetstone Lane

Birkenhead and Tranmere

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Detailed insights for CH41 2TE

Overview

Postcode CH41 2TE 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 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 nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mersey Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
249
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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 248.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% 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

2/10

The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH41 2TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead South near CH41 2TE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 2TE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central
0.4 mi

Green Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Green Lane
0.6 mi

Conway Park

N/A

Walking directions to Conway Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH41 2TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMersey ParkLargeWalking directions to Mersey Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
8,839 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.84(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.02(+173%)
Public order
41.67(+311%)
Drugs
34.31(+780%)
Shoplifting
20.83(+260%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
82.63%
Other White
10
4.24%
Bangladeshi
5
2.12%
Other Asian
5
2.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.12%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
60
29.27%
No qualifications
46
22.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
47.24%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.26%
Other social rented
21
16.54%
Owns outright
16
12.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

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 2TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 2TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026178, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, CH41 9BZTerracedFreehold£110,000
18 Jul 2025Flat 1, 136, Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, CH41 2TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
20 Mar 2026111, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2RNTerracedFreehold£100,000
13 Oct 2025149, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2RNTerracedFreehold£106,000
31 Jul 2025165, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2RNTerracedFreehold£70,000

Schools

In the CH41 2TE postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 2TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBirkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 2TE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 2TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Corner ShopWirral, CH41 9DAWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.3 miCo-op FoodAllerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miFarmfoodsSalisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RLWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miIceland221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PHWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miNilaChamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AWWalking directions to Nila

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 2TE, 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 SouthE02001487
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 021DE01007291
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 2TE

Is CH41 2TE (Birkenhead South) safe?

The area around CH41 2TE 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.

What is the average house price near CH41 2TE?

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

What schools are near CH41 2TE?

There are 18 schools close to CH41 2TE, including Woodlands Primary School (Good), St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 2TE?

The closest station to CH41 2TE is Birkenhead Central, about 461 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 2TE?

CH41 2TE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 2TE (Birkenhead South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 2TE 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.