Postcode insights

CH41 3JY

Cathcart Street

Bidston and St James

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Detailed insights for CH41 3JY

Overview

Postcode CH41 3JY is located in a major urban area, within the Bidston and St James 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 353.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× 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 Conway Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
353
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.2%
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 200 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 353.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.2%

Approximately 65.2% 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 189 ft away from CH41 3JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead Central near CH41 3JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Conway Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 3JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Conway Park

N/A

Walking directions to Conway Park
0.5 mi

Birkenhead Park

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Park
0.5 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
1,918.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
154.6(+314%)
Drugs
48.92(+1154%)
Public order
36.2(+257%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.29(+259%)
Other theft
27.4(+315%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
86.36%
Other White
6
3.03%
Bangladeshi
5
2.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.53%
African
4
2.02%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
41.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
20.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.12%
Level 3 (A level)
17
10.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
50.89%
Social rents from council
16
14.29%
Owns outright
13
11.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.61%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.82%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Bidston and St James

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £175K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bidston and St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£332,500£255
Semi-Detached33£170,000£232
Terraced62£120,000£134
Flats4£119,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bidston and St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,500£50,100£101,435£62,000
2017£207,498£54,975£121,500£79,000
2018£175,000£53,975£123,500£68,000
2019£200,000£86,000£112,000£79,499
2020£205,000£43,500£123,500£88,000
2021£211,000£49,000£144,995£95,000
2022£234,995£118,050£165,000£104,000
2023£250,000£215,000£190,000£105,000
2024£250,000£79,500£157,000£115,000
2025£320,000£119,000£164,000£118,500
2026£228,500£181,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£79£110£76
2017£176£64£143£94
2018£167£90£152£86
2019£184£83£139£87
2020£199£68£155£96
2021£209£72£169£108
2022£232£100£201£122
2023£243£137£220£115
2024£235£115£172£124
2025£240£150£218£134
2026£251£242£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bidston and St James in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 3JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 3JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202522, St Anne Way, Birkenhead, CH41 3LHTerracedFreehold£110,000
19 Dec 20251, Kinmel Close, Birkenhead, CH41 3RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
13 Mar 202516, Kinmel Close, Birkenhead, CH41 3RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
30 Sept 2025191, Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3QEOtherFreehold£200,000
12 Feb 2025187 - 189, Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3QEOtherFreehold£25,000

Schools

In the CH41 3JY postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 3JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryCathcart Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Priory Parish CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 mi16 plusWirral Metropolitan CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 3JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 3JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier Dock Convenience StoreFreeman Street, Wirral, CH41 1BRWalking directions to Premier Dock Convenience Store
0.4 miAsda222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EBWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miHeron FoodsConway Street, Wirral, CH41 2XYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miIceland221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PHWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miFarmfoodsSalisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RLWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 3JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Martin Kenny

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Julie McManus

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Liz Grey

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour 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 016FE01034838
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 3JY

Is CH41 3JY (Birkenhead Central) safe?

The area around CH41 3JY records about 353 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 3JY?

The median sale price around CH41 3JY in Birkenhead Central is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 3JY?

There are 13 schools close to CH41 3JY, including Cathcart Street Primary School (Good), The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wirral Metropolitan College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 3JY?

The closest station to CH41 3JY is Conway Park, about 374 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 3JY?

CH41 3JY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 3JY (Birkenhead Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 3JY is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brian Martin Kenny (Labour Party), Julie McManus (Labour Party) and Liz Grey (Labour 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.