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CH41 2UD

Carnforth Close

Birkenhead and Tranmere

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Detailed insights for CH41 2UD

Overview

Postcode CH41 2UD 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 Oxton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
78.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Oxton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.8%

Approximately 78.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from CH41 2UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxton South near CH41 2UD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 2UD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central
0.7 mi

Conway Park

N/A

Walking directions to Conway Park
0.7 mi

Green Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Green Lane

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
6,657.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.82(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.42(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.21(+169%)
Shoplifting
24.21(+319%)
Drugs
23(+490%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
85.77%
Other White
9
3.77%
Bangladeshi
6
2.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.09%
Chinese
3
1.26%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
30%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
24.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.58%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
74
62.71%
Social rents from council
19
16.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.56%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.08%
Owns outright
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 2UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 2UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202610, Mount Grove, Birkenhead, CH41 2UJTerracedFreehold£88,000
02 Dec 2025134, Oxton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2TPTerracedFreehold£145,000
17 Feb 20257, Grange View, Prenton, CH43 4TLTerracedFreehold£110,000
20 Mar 202616, Shaw Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2XETerracedLeasehold£96,000
28 Aug 202543, Willmer Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0JBTerracedFreehold£82,500

Schools

In the CH41 2UD postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 2UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBirkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 2UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 2UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlOxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TNWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miOasisBalls Road, Wirral, CH43 5REWalking directions to Oasis
0.2 miFarmfoodsSalisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RLWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miJ.S.M StoresFalcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LWWalking directions to J.S.M Stores
0.3 miIceland221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PHWalking directions to Iceland

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 2UD, 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)Oxton SouthE02001488
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 022CE01007239
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 2UD

Is CH41 2UD (Oxton South) safe?

The area around CH41 2UD records about 182 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near CH41 2UD?

The median sale price around CH41 2UD in Oxton 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 2UD?

There are 20 schools close to CH41 2UD, including Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Woodlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 2UD?

The closest station to CH41 2UD is Birkenhead Central, about 892 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 2UD?

CH41 2UD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 2UD (Oxton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 2UD 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.