Postcode CH41 8BW 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 Birkenhead Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birkenhead Central is £27,700 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Birkenhead Park.
Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 102 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 222.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.9% 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 of residents in Birkenhead Central is £27,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH41 8BW.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 8BW 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.7 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 0.9 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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,250 up to £642,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £164,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £117,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bidston and St James
In the CH41 8BW postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Duke Street Convenience Store | 101 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BN | Walking directions to Duke Street Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Duke Street, Wirral, CH41 8BT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 8AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.