Postcode CH41 3RQ 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 452.7 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 80 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 452.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from CH41 3RQ.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 3RQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 3RQ postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 3RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Dock Convenience Store | Freeman Street, Wirral, CH41 1BR | Walking directions to Premier Dock Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Conway Street, Wirral, CH41 2XY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.