Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BIDSTON AVENUE, CH41 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIDSTON AVENUE, CH41 0BS.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH41 0BS 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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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH41 0BS's 64% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH41 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bidston Avenue, 0.6km from Flaybrick Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

For families considering a move, CH41 0BS represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00036085 (shared with 10 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 0BS. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 203,000

2 sales · Mean £ 203,000

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

5 sales · Mean £ 118,000

Terraced

£ 98,000

1 sales · Mean £ 98,000

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

Crime around CH41 0BS is moderate at 55 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.2 km
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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils0.3 km
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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good479 pupils0.8 km
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Kilgarth School

Outstanding47 pupils0.8 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good142 pupils0.9 km
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Birkenhead High School Academy

Outstanding1199 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Laird Street Convenience0.4 km
  • Munchinos Dessert Lounge Ltd0.4 km
  • Open Door Cafe, St James Centre0.5 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • Rowland Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • North Star Public House0.4 km
  • Houlihans Variety Club0.4 km
  • The Claughton0.4 km
  • Wirral Golf Club0.8 km
  • Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Specialty Coffee To Go0.3 km
  • Tasty Bites0.4 km
  • Yungs Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • AiSushi Claughton0.3 km
  • Goodfellas Cafe0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ali's Balti0.4 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Wok - In0.4 km
  • Alex Pizza0.4 km
  • The Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birkenhead North0.8 km
  • Birkenhead Park1.1 km
  • Bidston2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Lower School0.2 km
  • Park Road West0.2 km
  • Alderley Avenue0.2 km
  • Shrewsbury Road0.3 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.3 km