Postcode CH41 3NL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Birkenhead Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 353.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.0% 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.
The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from CH41 3NL.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 3NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Conway Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 0.5 mi | Birkenhead Hamilton Square | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Hamilton Square |
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £332,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £170,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 62 | £120,000 | £134 |
| Flats | 4 | £119,000 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 3NL.
In the CH41 3NL postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 3NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Dock Convenience Store | Freeman Street, Wirral, CH41 1BR | Walking directions to Premier Dock Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH41 3NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Martin Kenny
Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Julie McManus
Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Grey
Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 3NL 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.
The median sale price around CH41 3NL in Birkenhead Central is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH41 3NL, including IMPACT Northwest Schools, Cathcart Street Primary School (Good) and The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 3NL is Conway Park, about 565 m away.
CH41 3NL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 3NL 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).
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.