Postcode CH41 8HW 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 Bidston Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 200.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bidston Hill is £30,700 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ilchester Park.
Bidston Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 19 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bidston Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 200.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 82.5% 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 of residents in Bidston Hill is £30,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from CH41 8HW.
Bidston Hill near CH41 8HW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ilchester Park | Small | Walking directions to Ilchester Park |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 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 | 18 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £164,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bidston and St James
In the CH41 8HW postcode area, located within Bidston Hill, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 8HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 0AA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Hoylake General Store & Offlicence | Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH41 7BT | Walking directions to Hoylake General Store & Offlicence |
| 0.3 mi | Modi Stores | Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH41 7BT | Walking directions to Modi Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.