CH41 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thistleton Avenue, 0.5km from Flaybrick Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.4% year-on-year. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00036085 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THISTLETON AVENUE, CH41 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLETON AVENUE, CH41 0AU.
360
41
£ 40,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH41 0AU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH41 0AU's 64% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH41 0AU. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
5 sales · Mean £ 114,800
Terraced
£ 170,000
2 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH41 0AU is moderate at 54 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Kilgarth School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead High School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Go Local0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Carla's Cake Studio0.5 km
- Daily Post Newsagent0.1 km
- General Trading Store0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Goodfellas Cafe0.7 km
- Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club0.9 km
- Village Tandoori0.4 km
- Harbour Lights Cafe0.4 km
- Village Tandoori0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Kitchen0.6 km
- Dinos Pizzeria0.4 km
- Alex Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Hoylake0.6 km
- Sunny Fish And Chips0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Bidston0.7 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.5 km
- Heather Brow0.4 km
- North Star Public House0.3 km
- Wirral Golf Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead North0.7 km
- Birkenhead Park1.2 km
- Bidston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Park Lower School0.3 km
- Laird Street0.3 km
- Park Road West0.3 km
- Alderley Avenue0.3 km
- Connaught Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH410AU · Data under Open Government Licence