Postcode CH43 9XS 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 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 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 Upton (Merseyside), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Noctorum North & Upton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,792 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Noctorum North & Upton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.6% 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.
The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from CH43 9XS.
Noctorum North & Upton East near CH43 9XS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 9XS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 12, Desmond Close, Prenton, CH43 9XN | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 2, Desmond Close, Prenton, CH43 9XN | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 21, Edgemoor Close, Prenton, CH43 9XH | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 10, Coppice Close, Prenton, CH43 9XD | Terraced | Freehold | £126,300 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 12, Esher Close, Prenton, CH43 9XL | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the CH43 9XS postcode area, located within Noctorum North & Upton East, there are 9 primary and 1 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 | Not applicable | Wirral Wrap | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Wirral Wrap ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Manor Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
Manor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Mar 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
St Paul's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH43 9XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Noctorum Avenue, Wirral, CH43 9RY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 CH43 9XS, 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 CH43 9XS 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH43 9XS 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 14 schools close to CH43 9XS, including Wirral Wrap (Good), Manor Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH43 9XS is Upton (Merseyside), about 659 m away.
CH43 9XS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,792 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 CH43 9XS 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).