CH42 0JB is an up-and-coming urban area on Willmer Road, 0.3km from Clifton Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH42 0JB offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wirral.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.7% 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 CH42 0JB are sourced from Output Area E00036137 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLMER ROAD, CH42 0JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLMER ROAD, CH42 0JB.
362
33
£ 29,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH42 0JB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH42 0JB spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £81k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH42 0JB. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 77,755
12 sales · Mean £ 74,542
Flat
£ 79,950
11 sales · Mean £ 81,277
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH42 0JB is above average at 130 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
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Mersey Park Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
Devonshire Park Primary School
Cathcart Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- T K Maxx0.6 km
- Bangla Bazaar0.5 km
- Bites N Shakes0.3 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Drill @ Grange Road0.8 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Admiral0.5 km
- Genting Casino Wirral0.3 km
- The George And Dragon0.9 km
- Beehive Public House0.9 km
- Oxton Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Bollywood Lounge0.4 km
- Cafe Zest, House of Fraser0.9 km
- Caribbean Spice Ltd0.5 km
- Central Cafe0.9 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- ABI Express0.5 km
- Co-op Tranmere Court0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse by Iceland1.0 km
- B & M Store1.0 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Argyle Pizza0.9 km
- Burger Kebab House0.9 km
- Chegone Takeaway0.5 km
- Mr Waffle0.4 km
- Ni Hao No10.3 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park0.3 km
- Birkenhead Central0.8 km
- Green Lane1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shaw Street0.1 km
- Shaw Street0.1 km
- Carnforth Close0.1 km
- Maple Street0.2 km
- Maple Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH420JB · Data under Open Government Licence