Postcode CH41 4NZ 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 237.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 £140,000 (around £163 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £183,500. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 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 75 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 237.4 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 rail, approximately 290 ft away from CH41 4NZ.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 4NZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.6 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £415,000 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £170,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 59 | £120,000 | £142 |
| Flats | 5 | £72,000 | £119 |
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 | £52,000 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
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 | £82 | £220 | £146 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 4NZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | 306, Beckwith Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4PA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 20, Newling Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HX | Terraced | Freehold | £75,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 64, Aspinall Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £149,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 66, Aspinall Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 83, Aspinall Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the CH41 4NZ postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cathcart Street Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 4NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Duke Street Convenience Store | 101 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BN | Walking directions to Duke Street Convenience Store |
| 0.1 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 4NZ, 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 4NZ records about 237 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH41 4NZ in Bidston and St James is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CH41 4NZ, including The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (Good), Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cathcart Street Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH41 4NZ is Birkenhead Park, about 230 m away.
CH41 4NZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 75 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 4NZ 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).