Postcode CH41 4BR is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere 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 144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Birkenhead Park.
Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 26 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 144.2 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from CH41 4BR.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 4BR 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 5 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birkenhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £155,750 | £92 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £149,000 | £158 |
| Terraced | 89 | £110,000 | £126 |
| Flats | 17 | £98,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £86,000 | £101,500 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £128,000 | £85,750 | £110,500 | £63,500 |
| 2018 | £175,875 | £85,000 | £111,748 | £68,070 |
| 2019 | £139,000 | £77,500 | £117,000 | £68,750 |
| 2020 | £122,500 | £69,999 | £120,000 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £99,995 | £132,000 | £83,500 |
| 2022 | £191,000 | £99,995 | £151,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £145,000 | £107,000 | £121,000 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £114,500 | £138,500 | £95,000 |
| 2025 | £170,000 | £98,000 | £140,000 | £113,000 |
| 2026 | £155,750 | £127,000 | £157,500 | £107,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £74 | £124 | £105 | £74 |
| 2017 | £79 | £121 | £118 | £78 |
| 2018 | £105 | £123 | £109 | £80 |
| 2019 | £106 | £139 | £109 | £81 |
| 2020 | £89 | £140 | £113 | £90 |
| 2021 | £92 | £153 | £132 | £105 |
| 2022 | £220 | £166 | £141 | £114 |
| 2023 | £170 | £152 | £119 | £118 |
| 2024 | £167 | £154 | £127 | £119 |
| 2025 | £106 | £159 | £131 | £125 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £185 | £132 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 4BR.
In the CH41 4BR postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 4BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 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 |
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 4BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Onwuemene
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Ewan Tomeny
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Cleary
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 4BR records about 144 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 4BR in Birkenhead Central is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CH41 4BR, including Progress Schools - Wirral (Good), The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Cathcart Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 4BR is Conway Park, about 621 m away.
CH41 4BR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26 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 4BR is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Onwuemene (Green Party), Ewan Tomeny (Green Party) and Pat Cleary (Green 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.