Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BEECH ROAD, CH42 0JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH ROAD, CH42 0JL.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH42 0JL 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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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CH42 0JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.

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

CH42 0JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Road, 0.4km from Clifton Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wirral.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.7% 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 0JL are sourced from Output Area E00036140 (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 CH42 0JL. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian33.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 114,165

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

6 sales · Mean £ 124,583

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

Crime around CH42 0JL is moderate at 80 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 offences343
Public order84
Criminal damage and arson79
Drugs78
Anti-social behaviour67

school Local Schools

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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.3 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.3 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.7 km
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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.8 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils1.0 km
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Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.0 km
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Well Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • T K Maxx0.7 km
  • Bangla Bazaar0.6 km
  • Bites N Shakes0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Drill @ Grange Road0.9 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Admiral0.6 km
  • Genting Casino Wirral0.5 km
  • The George And Dragon0.9 km
  • Birkenhead Royal Naval Association0.9 km
  • Seamus O'donnell's0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Bollywood Lounge0.6 km
  • Cafe Zest, House of Fraser0.9 km
  • Caribbean Spice Ltd0.6 km
  • Central Cafe1.0 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • ABI Express0.6 km
  • B & M Store1.0 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Argyle Pizza0.9 km
  • Burger Kebab House1.0 km
  • Chegone Takeaway0.6 km
  • Mr Waffle0.6 km
  • Ni Hao No10.4 km
  • + 41 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park0.3 km
  • Birkenhead Central0.8 km
  • Green Lane0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Grove0.2 km
  • Victoria Road0.2 km
  • Victoria Road0.2 km
  • Aspendale Road0.2 km
  • Briardale Road0.3 km