Postcode CH41 8AH 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 Poulton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Birkenhead Park.
Poulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Poulton has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from CH41 8AH.
Poulton near CH41 8AH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| 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 £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 8AH postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 8AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 8AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 0AA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Duke Street, Wirral, CH41 8BT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Duke Street Convenience Store | 101 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BN | Walking directions to Duke Street Convenience Store |
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: 01/01/2026.