Postcode CH41 8HN 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 very high crime levels, with around 266.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ilchester 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 266.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 240 ft away from CH41 8HN.
Poulton near CH41 8HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| 0.5 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ilchester Park | Small | Walking directions to Ilchester 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 8HN postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 8HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 0AA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 8AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Asda |
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.