CH41 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Cranbourne Avenue, 0.5km from Birkenhead Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH41 0BU represents 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH41 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00036282 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANBOURNE AVENUE, CH41 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBOURNE AVENUE, CH41 0BU.
310
41
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH41 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH41 0BU — age 41, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH41 0BU. The average age is 40.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
21 sales · Mean £ 125,592
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH41 0BU has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Wirral Hospitals' School
Co-op Academy Portland
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Kilgarth School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead High School Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Best One0.2 km
- Rowland Pharmacy0.2 km
- Building Bridges Wirral0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Go Local0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Houlihans Variety Club0.4 km
- The Claughton0.4 km
- The Bidston0.9 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.3 km
- Heather Brow0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- AiSushi Claughton0.3 km
- The Yog Hut by Fusion0.3 km
- Goodfellas Cafe1.0 km
- Harbour Lights Cafe0.3 km
- Village Tandoori0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- 4 in 1 Express1.0 km
- Bluebell1.0 km
- Choices Bar1.0 km
- Hurst's Bakery1.0 km
- Dinos Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead North0.9 km
- Birkenhead Park1.0 km
- Bidston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Park Lower School0.1 km
- Park Road West0.1 km
- Alderley Avenue0.2 km
- Bidston Avenue0.2 km
- Bidston Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH410BU · Data under Open Government Licence