Postcode insights

CH43 9UZ

Bude Close

Bidston and St James

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Detailed insights for CH43 9UZ

Overview

Postcode CH43 9UZ 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 Noctorum North & Upton East area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
60%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Noctorum North & Upton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,856 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Noctorum North & Upton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60%

Approximately 60.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from CH43 9UZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Noctorum North & Upton East near CH43 9UZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH43 9UZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
7,120.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.11(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.89(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(-26%)
Other theft
5.46(-17%)
Other crime
3.04(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
96.03%
Other White
5
1.81%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.08%
Irish
2
0.72%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
34.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.68%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
78
53.79%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.1%
Owns outright
14
9.66%
Social rents from council
9
6.21%
Total households: 145

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 9UZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 9UZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20257, Charlwood Close, Prenton, CH43 9XFTerracedFreehold£130,000
24 Oct 202522, Hutchinson Close, Prenton, CH43 9YYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£154,000
21 Jul 20253, Hutchinson Close, Prenton, CH43 9YYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000
13 Jun 202520, Abbot Close, Prenton, CH43 9UTSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
15 Dec 20253, Warren Drive, Prenton, CH43 9RLDetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the CH43 9UZ postcode area, located within Noctorum North & Upton East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 9UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWirral WrapOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryManor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 9UZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 9UZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodNoctorum Avenue, Wirral, CH43 9RYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 9UZ, 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)Noctorum North & Upton EastE02001485
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 019AE01007119
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 9UZ

Is CH43 9UZ (Noctorum North & Upton East) safe?

The area around CH43 9UZ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near CH43 9UZ?

The median sale price around CH43 9UZ in Noctorum North & Upton East is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH43 9UZ?

There are 19 schools close to CH43 9UZ, including Wirral Wrap, Manor Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH43 9UZ?

The closest station to CH43 9UZ is Upton (Merseyside), about 401 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH43 9UZ?

CH43 9UZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,856 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH43 9UZ (Noctorum North & Upton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 9UZ 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.