Postcode insights

CH41 9DA

Argyle Street South

Birkenhead and Tranmere

Interactive map showing CH41 9DA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH41 9DA

Overview

Postcode CH41 9DA is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
249
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 79 ft away from CH41 9DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead South near CH41 9DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 9DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central
0.3 mi

Green Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Green Lane
0.4 mi

Conway Park

N/A

Walking directions to Conway Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
2,412.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.84(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.02(+173%)
Public order
41.67(+311%)
Drugs
34.31(+780%)
Shoplifting
20.83(+260%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
82.13%
Other White
14
4.81%
Other Asian
10
3.44%
Bangladeshi
9
3.09%
Chinese
7
2.41%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.33%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
40.27%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.5%
Owns outright
28
18.79%
Other social rented
20
13.42%
Social rents from council
2
1.34%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£132
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £135K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£155,750£92
Semi-Detached16£149,000£158
Terraced89£110,000£126
Flats17£98,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£86,000£101,500£67,500
2017£128,000£85,750£110,500£63,500
2018£175,875£85,000£111,748£68,070
2019£139,000£77,500£117,000£68,750
2020£122,500£69,999£120,000£74,000
2021£200,000£99,995£132,000£83,500
2022£191,000£99,995£151,000£95,000
2023£145,000£107,000£121,000£95,000
2024£190,000£114,500£138,500£95,000
2025£170,000£98,000£140,000£113,000
2026£155,750£127,000£157,500£107,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£74£124£105£74
2017£79£121£118£78
2018£105£123£109£80
2019£106£139£109£81
2020£89£140£113£90
2021£92£153£132£105
2022£220£166£141£114
2023£170£152£119£118
2024£167£154£127£119
2025£106£159£131£125
2026£154£185£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birkenhead and Tranmere in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 9DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 9DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202563, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, CH41 9DATerracedFreehold£80,000
19 Sept 202547, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2RGTerracedFreehold£126,000
19 Aug 202594, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2SBTerracedLeasehold£65,000
23 Feb 202675, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2RQTerracedFreehold£97,000
13 Feb 202581, Rodney Street, Birkenhead, CH41 2RQTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the CH41 9DA postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 9DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusWirral Metropolitan CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 9DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 9DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Corner ShopWirral, CH41 9DAWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miHeron FoodsConway Street, Wirral, CH41 2XYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseMollington Link, Tranmere, Wirral, CH41 9DFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miIceland221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miFarmfoodsSalisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RLWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH41 9DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amanda Onwuemene

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Ewan Tomeny

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Pat Cleary

Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birkenhead SouthE02001487
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 021DE01007291
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 9DA

Is CH41 9DA (Birkenhead South) safe?

The area around CH41 9DA records about 249 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.

What is the average house price near CH41 9DA?

The median sale price around CH41 9DA in Birkenhead South is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 9DA?

There are 15 schools close to CH41 9DA, including Woodlands Primary School (Good), St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Wirral Metropolitan College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 9DA?

The closest station to CH41 9DA is Birkenhead Central, about 153 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 9DA?

CH41 9DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 9DA (Birkenhead South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 9DA is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Onwuemene (Green Party), Ewan Tomeny (Green Party) and Pat Cleary (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.