CH41 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portland Street, 0.3km from Birkenhead Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH41 0BN represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00036087 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND STREET, CH41 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND STREET, CH41 0BN.
271
40
£ 40,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH41 0BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CH41 0BN is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 0BN. The average age is 39.7. 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
Terraced
£ 72,500
23 sales · Mean £ 74,823
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH41 0BN is moderate at 62 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
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Kilgarth School
Bidston Avenue Primary School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead Park School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Laird Street Convenience0.1 km
- Munchinos Dessert Lounge Ltd0.1 km
- Open Door Cafe, St James Centre0.6 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Duke Street Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bell Mobility Ltd.1.0 km
- North Star Public House0.4 km
- Houlihans Variety Club0.6 km
- The Claughton0.7 km
- Park View Hotel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Price Street Sports Lounge Limited1.0 km
- Specialty Coffee To Go0.1 km
- Tasty Bites0.1 km
- Yungs Fish & Chips0.4 km
- AiSushi Claughton0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ali's Balti0.1 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Wok - In0.1 km
- 4 in 1 Express0.8 km
- Bluebell0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.8 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead Park0.8 km
- Birkenhead North0.8 km
- Conway Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bidston Avenue0.1 km
- Bidston Avenue0.1 km
- Plumer Drive0.1 km
- Brassey Street0.2 km
- Mallaby Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH410BN · Data under Open Government Licence