Postcode CH41 7ED 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 Bidston Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 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 North, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ilchester Park.
Bidston Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 217 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bidston Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from CH41 7ED.
Bidston Hill near CH41 7ED has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| 0.6 mi | Bidston | N/A | Walking directions to Bidston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ilchester Park | Small | Walking directions to Ilchester 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 7ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 54, Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DR | Flats | Leasehold | £53,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 70, Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 16, Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DR | Flats | Freehold | £45,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 6, Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DR | Flats | Leasehold | £52,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 43, Patricia Avenue, Birkenhead, CH41 7BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the CH41 7ED postcode area, located within Bidston Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 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 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Portland | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Bidston Avenue Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 7ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Gaybeech Close, Wirral, CH41 7BZ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 5 Stanley Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | The Local | Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH41 7BT | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.2 mi | Modi Stores | Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH41 7BT | Walking directions to Modi Stores |
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 7ED, 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 7ED records about 183 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH41 7ED 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 9 schools close to CH41 7ED, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), Co-op Academy Portland (Good) and Bidston Avenue Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH41 7ED is Birkenhead North, about 460 m away.
CH41 7ED scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 217 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 7ED 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).