Postcode CH41 9DN 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 Green Lane, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mersey Park.
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.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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.
The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH41 9DN.
Birkenhead South near CH41 9DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.3 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.7 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £155,750 | £92 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £149,000 | £158 |
| Terraced | 89 | £110,000 | £126 |
| Flats | 17 | £98,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 9DN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 24, Frodsham Street, Birkenhead, CH41 9DN | Terraced | Freehold | £72,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 10, Olive Crescent, Birkenhead, CH41 9DR | Terraced | Freehold | £40,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 6, Westbury Street, Birkenhead, CH41 9DT | Terraced | Freehold | £121,950 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 25, Hinderton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AA | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 57, Hinderton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AA | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the CH41 9DN postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 9DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nila | Chamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AW | Walking directions to Nila |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Allerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Wirral, CH41 9DA | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Mollington Link, Tranmere, Wirral, CH41 9DF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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.
Elected local representatives for CH41 9DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Onwuemene
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Ewan Tomeny
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Cleary
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 9DN 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.
The median sale price around CH41 9DN in Birkenhead South is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CH41 9DN, including Woodlands Primary School (Good), Mersey Park Primary School (Outstanding) and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 9DN is Green Lane, about 229 m away.
CH41 9DN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 9DN 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).
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.