Postcode CH44 2HE 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 Bidston Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year. The median sale price in Bidston and St James is £138,000 (around £161 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Bidston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Bidston Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 217 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bidston Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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.
The average income per household in Bidston Hill is £34,328 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from CH44 2HE.
Bidston Hill near CH44 2HE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bidston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bidston | N/A | Walking directions to Bidston |
| 0.8 mi | Wallasey Village | N/A | Walking directions to Wallasey Village |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £161 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 |
| Flats | 2 | £173,000 | £144 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £170,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 61 | £120,000 | £142 |
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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the CH44 2HE postcode area, located within Bidston Hill, there are 6 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The Observatory School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
The Observatory School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2025
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| 0.6 mi | Secondary | The Mosslands School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
The Mosslands School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH44 2HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bidston Moss, Wallasey, CH44 2HE | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0 mi | Aldi | Bidston Moss, Wallasey, CH44 2HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Bidston Link Road, Prenton, CH43 7AA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 CH44 2HE, 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 CH44 2HE records about 183 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH44 2HE in Bidston and St James is £138,000 (about £161 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH44 2HE, including Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Requires improvement), The Observatory School (Good) and The Mosslands School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH44 2HE is Bidston, about 463 m away.
CH44 2HE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 217 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 CH44 2HE 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).