CH42 0HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Devonshire Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 CH42 0HU are sourced from Output Area E00036099 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH42 0HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH42 0HU.
323
44
£ 29,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH42 0HU 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 44, CH42 0HU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 CH42 0HU. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH42 0HU is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Mersey Park Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Devonshire Park Primary School
Well Lane Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
- Home Brew Bottle Co.1.0 km
- Cheeky Charlie's Sweets and Treats0.8 km
- Sheridan's0.7 km
- Tranmere Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Home1.0 km
- Homebrew Tap0.9 km
- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- Cafe Connect0.7 km
- CJ's Cafe0.7 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Low Slow and Dough1.0 km
- Khan Tandoori0.7 km
- The Camel's Hump Middle Eastern Cate1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Family Pizza and Kebab0.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- B & M Store0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Masonic Temple0.5 km
- Sportsmans Arms0.8 km
- The Mackenzie0.9 km
- The Prenton Park0.9 km
- The Mackenzie0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park0.4 km
- Birkenhead Central0.8 km
- Green Lane0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.0 km
- Aspendale Road0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Harrowby Road0.2 km
- Whitfield Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH420HU · Data under Open Government Licence