Postcode CH41 8HZ 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 Bidston Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 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 North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ilchester Park.
Bidston Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 78 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bidston Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.5% 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 per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from CH41 8HZ.
Bidston Hill near CH41 8HZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| 0.8 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 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 8HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 168, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 164, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 845, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8JL | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 851, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8JL | Terraced | Leasehold | £53,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 3, Shannon Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8JP | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the CH41 8HZ postcode area, located within Bidston Hill, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Portland | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2022. | |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Stanley Road, Wirral, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 5 Stanley Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7BG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Hoylake General Store & Offlicence | Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH41 7BT | Walking directions to Hoylake General Store & Offlicence |
| 0.2 mi | Modi Stores | Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH41 7BT | Walking directions to Modi Stores |
| 0.3 mi | The Local | Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH41 7BT | Walking directions to The Local |
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 8HZ, 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 8HZ records about 166 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH41 8HZ 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 10 schools close to CH41 8HZ, including Co-op Academy Portland (Good), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH41 8HZ is Birkenhead North, about 217 m away.
CH41 8HZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 78 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 8HZ 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).