Postcode CH41 3PH is located in a major urban area, within the Bidston and St James area 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 median sale price in Bidston and St James is £137,000 (around £160 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 220 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 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.
The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from CH41 3PH.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 3PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.4 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Hamilton Square | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Hamilton Square |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £415,000 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £170,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 62 | £120,000 | £141 |
| Flats | 3 | £119,000 | £149 |
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 | £338,000 | — | £175,000 | £120,000 |
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 | — | £234 | £146 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 3PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 281, Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3QF | Other | Freehold | £248,000 | |
| 29 Dec 2025 | 41, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, CH41 3NG | Other | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 90, Livingstone Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HG | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 191, Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3QE | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 207, Beckwith Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HL | Terraced | Leasehold | £73,000 |
In the CH41 3PH postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cathcart Street Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | IMPACT Northwest Schools | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 3PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Dock Convenience Store | Freeman Street, Wirral, CH41 1BR | Walking directions to Premier Dock Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Duke Street Convenience Store | 101 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BN | Walking directions to Duke Street Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 116-118 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH41 3PH, 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 3PH 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 3PH in Bidston and St James is £137,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CH41 3PH, including Cathcart Street Primary School (Requires improvement), The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (Good) and IMPACT Northwest Schools (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH41 3PH is Birkenhead Park, about 622 m away.
CH41 3PH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 220 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 3PH 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).