Postcode insights

CH41 5EG

Church Street

Birkenhead and Tranmere

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Detailed insights for CH41 5EG

Overview

Postcode CH41 5EG 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 606.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.6× 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 Birkenhead Hamilton Square, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
607
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Birkenhead Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 606.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from CH41 5EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead Central near CH41 5EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead Hamilton Square located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 5EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Birkenhead Hamilton Square

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Hamilton Square
0.5 mi

Conway Park

N/A

Walking directions to Conway Park
0.5 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
1,632.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
254.32(+582%)
Public order
106.53(+952%)
Drugs
95.01(+2336%)
Anti-social behaviour
67.18(+274%)
Criminal damage and arson
63.34(+605%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
86.16%
Other White
14
6.25%
Irish
5
2.23%
Other
5
2.23%
Bangladeshi
2
0.89%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
53.24%
No qualifications
27
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.04%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.63%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
48.68%
Owns outright
39
25.66%
Owns with a mortgage
30
19.74%
Other social rented
6
3.95%
Shared ownership
1
0.66%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£132
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £135K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£155,750£92
Semi-Detached16£149,000£158
Terraced89£110,000£126
Flats17£98,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birkenhead and Tranmere in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 5EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 5EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202538, Church Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EQTerracedFreehold£132,500
09 Jan 202614, Water Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EDTerracedFreehold£73,000
23 May 202520, Water Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EDTerracedFreehold£91,500
25 Jul 202514, Castle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5ESTerracedFreehold£71,000
14 Nov 20251, Hornby Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5ETTerracedFreehold£87,000

Schools

In the CH41 5EG postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 5EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableProgress Schools - Hamilton SquareOther independent school

Inadequate

0.4 mi16 plusWirral Metropolitan CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

0.6 miNot applicableIMPACT Northwest SchoolsOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 5EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 5EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseMollington Link, Tranmere, Wirral, CH41 9DFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH41 5EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amanda Onwuemene

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Ewan Tomeny

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Pat Cleary

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birkenhead CentralE02001482
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 016GE01034839
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 5EG

Is CH41 5EG (Birkenhead Central) safe?

The area around CH41 5EG records about 607 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.

What is the average house price near CH41 5EG?

The median sale price around CH41 5EG in Birkenhead Central is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 5EG?

There are 8 schools close to CH41 5EG, including Progress Schools - Hamilton Square (Inadequate), Wirral Metropolitan College (Requires improvement) and IMPACT Northwest Schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 5EG?

The closest station to CH41 5EG is Birkenhead Hamilton Square, about 318 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 5EG?

CH41 5EG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 5EG (Birkenhead Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 5EG 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).

Data Sources

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.