Postcode CH41 8EG 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 £137,000 (around £160 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 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 per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from CH41 8EG.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 8EG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 Hamilton Square | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Hamilton Square |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £415,000 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £170,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 62 | £120,000 | £141 |
| Flats | 3 | £119,000 | £149 |
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 | — | £175,000 | £120,000 |
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 | — | £234 | £146 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 8EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | 366, Brook Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4LB | Other | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 56, Old Bidston Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8BL | Terraced | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 97, Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BR | Terraced | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 85, Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BR | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 95, Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BR | Terraced | Freehold | £65,000 |
In the CH41 8EG postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Kilgarth School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2015. | |
Kilgarth School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Mar 2015
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cathcart Street Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2024. | |
Cathcart Street Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2024
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duke Street Convenience Store | 101 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BN | Walking directions to Duke Street Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 116-118 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Dock Convenience Store | Freeman Street, Wirral, CH41 1BR | Walking directions to Premier Dock Convenience Store |
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 8EG, 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 8EG 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 8EG in Bidston and St James is £137,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CH41 8EG, including The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (Good), Kilgarth School (Outstanding) 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 8EG is Birkenhead Park, about 441 m away.
CH41 8EG 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 8EG 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).