CH41 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Brassey Street, 0.6km from Birkenhead Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH41 0AR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CH41 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00036085 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER BRASSEY STREET, CH41 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BRASSEY STREET, CH41 0AR.
360
41
£ 40,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH41 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 41, CH41 0AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH41 0AR. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 103,500
3 sales · Mean £ 100,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH41 0AR is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Co-op Academy Portland
Wirral Hospitals' School
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Kilgarth School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead High School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Laird Street Convenience0.3 km
- Munchinos Dessert Lounge Ltd0.3 km
- Open Door Cafe, St James Centre0.3 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Rowland Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- North Star Public House0.2 km
- Houlihans Variety Club0.6 km
- The Claughton0.6 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.4 km
- Heather Brow0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Specialty Coffee To Go0.2 km
- Tasty Bites0.3 km
- Yungs Fish & Chips0.1 km
- AiSushi Claughton0.5 km
- Goodfellas Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ali's Balti0.3 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Wok - In0.3 km
- Alex Pizza0.4 km
- The Kitchen0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead North0.7 km
- Birkenhead Park1.1 km
- Bidston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Connaught Way0.2 km
- Laird Street0.2 km
- Dundonald Street0.2 km
- Miriam Place0.3 km
- Arkle Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH410AR · Data under Open Government Licence