Postcode CH41 3PU 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 229.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year. The nearest station is Conway Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 102 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 229.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH41 3PU.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 3PU 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Hamilton Square | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Hamilton Square |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £164,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bidston and St James
In the CH41 3PU postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 3PU
| 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 | Duke Street, Wirral, CH41 8BT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.