Postcode insights

CH43 7YU

Firbrook Court

Bidston and St James

Interactive map showing CH43 7YU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH43 7YU

Overview

Postcode CH43 7YU 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 high crime levels, with around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year. The nearest station is Bidston, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
74.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bidston Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bidston Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.8%

Approximately 74.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from CH43 7YU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bidston Hill near CH43 7YU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bidston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH43 7YU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bidston

N/A

Walking directions to Bidston
0.8 mi

Leasowe

N/A

Walking directions to Leasowe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
7,893.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.48(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.56(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.64(-35%)
Public order
9.46(-7%)
Vehicle crime
5.82(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
97.23%
African
4
1.23%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.62%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.31%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
31.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
59
51.3%
Social rents from council
27
23.48%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.09%
Owns outright
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Bidston and St James

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £175K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bidston and St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£332,500£255
Semi-Detached33£170,000£232
Terraced62£120,000£134
Flats4£119,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bidston and St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£228,500£181,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£242£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bidston and St James in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 7YU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 7YU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Sept 2025100, St Oswalds Avenue, Prenton, CH43 7ZHTerracedFreehold£140,000
30 May 202512, Washbrook Avenue, Prenton, CH43 7XXSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
27 Mar 202514, Washbrook Avenue, Prenton, CH43 7XXSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,500
13 Mar 202538, Bidston Green Drive, Prenton, CH43 7YPTerracedFreehold£147,500
24 Mar 20252, Clover Cottage, Bidston Village Road, Prenton, CH43 7QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the CH43 7YU postcode area, located within Bidston Hill, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 7YU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Observatory SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 CH43 7YU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Martin Kenny

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Julie McManus

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Liz Grey

Bidston and St James - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour 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)Bidston HillE02001477
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 011AE01007120
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 7YU

Is CH43 7YU (Bidston Hill) safe?

The area around CH43 7YU records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near CH43 7YU?

The median sale price around CH43 7YU in Bidston Hill is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH43 7YU?

There are 14 schools close to CH43 7YU, including The Observatory School (Good), Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH43 7YU?

The closest station to CH43 7YU is Bidston, about 763 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH43 7YU?

CH43 7YU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,649 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH43 7YU (Bidston Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 7YU 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).

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.