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.
KINGSLEY STREET, CH41 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSLEY STREET, CH41 0BQ.
215
38
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Laird Street Convenience0.1 km
- Munchinos Dessert Lounge Ltd0.1 km
- Open Door Cafe, St James Centre0.5 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
- Plumer Drive0.1 km
- Bidston Avenue0.1 km
- Dundonald Street0.2 km
- Brassey Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH410BQ · Data under Open Government Licence