Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

KINGSLEY STREET, CH41 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSLEY STREET, CH41 0BQ.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH41 0BQ 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH41 0BQ — age 38, 46% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.

home £85,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH41 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsley Street, 0.3km from Birkenhead Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CH41 0BQ offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.2% 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00036086 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH41 0BQ. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 75,500

14 sales · Mean £ 75,889

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CH41 0BQ is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences175
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order37
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils0.3 km
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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Kilgarth School

Outstanding47 pupils0.5 km
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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.8 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good142 pupils1.1 km
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Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Laird Street Convenience0.1 km
  • Munchinos Dessert Lounge Ltd0.1 km
  • Open Door Cafe, St James Centre0.5 km
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Duke Street Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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
  • Plumer Drive0.1 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.1 km
  • Dundonald Street0.2 km
  • Brassey Street0.2 km