Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

WILLMER ROAD, CH42 0JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLMER ROAD, CH42 0JE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

362

cake
Avg Age

33

payments
Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

work
Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CH42 0JE 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH42 0JE — age 33, 39% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 19.7% year-on-year.

home £121,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH42 0JE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 0JE 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.7% 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 0JE are sourced from Output Area E00036137 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH42 0JE. 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

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian34.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 119,000

12 sales · Mean £ 100,941

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

Crime around CH42 0JE is above average at 105 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.

Violence and sexual offences363
Public order101
Anti-social behaviour92
Criminal damage and arson86
Drugs86

school Local Schools

P

St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.2 km
P

Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.2 km
P

Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
P

Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.8 km
P

Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.9 km
S

Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils0.9 km
P

Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils1.1 km
P

Cathcart Street Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Admiral0.5 km
  • Genting Casino Wirral0.4 km
  • The George And Dragon0.9 km
  • Birkenhead Royal Naval Association0.8 km
  • Crown Hotel0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.6 km
  • Bollywood Lounge0.5 km
  • Cafe Zest, House of Fraser0.9 km
  • Caribbean Spice Ltd0.5 km
  • Central Cafe0.9 km
  • + 62 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • ABI Express0.5 km
  • B & M Store1.0 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Argyle Pizza0.9 km
  • Burger Kebab House0.9 km
  • Chegone Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mr Waffle0.5 km
  • Ni Hao No10.3 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park0.3 km
  • Birkenhead Central0.8 km
  • Green Lane1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Shaw Street0.2 km
  • Carnforth Close0.2 km
  • Shaw Street0.2 km
  • Maple Street0.2 km
  • Elm Grove0.2 km