CH42 0LA is an up-and-coming urban area on Elm Grove, 0.5km from Clifton Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH42 0LA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 12.4% 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 0LA are sourced from Output Area E00036139 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM GROVE, CH42 0LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GROVE, CH42 0LA.
231
42
£ 29,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH42 0LA 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 0LA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £218k. Property prices are trending up 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH42 0LA. The average age is 42.0. 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
£ 173,750
4 sales · Mean £ 173,125
Detached
£ 183,500
4 sales · Mean £ 168,500
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
10 sales · Mean £ 176,382
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH42 0LA is above average at 116 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
Woodlands Primary School
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Mersey Park Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Well Lane Primary School
Devonshire Park Primary School
Cathcart Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Birchwood Price Tools0.7 km
- Cheeky Charlie's Sweet Emporium Ltd1.0 km
- Convenience And Booze Direct0.9 km
- Dhillons News0.8 km
- ESSO Green Lane Petrol Station0.6 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Beehive Public House0.7 km
- The Imperial0.3 km
- Platinum Bar0.9 km
- The Cavendish0.8 km
- The Richmond0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Break Time Cafe0.9 km
- Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food Court0.4 km
- Cafe 390.3 km
- Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Heathers Deli & Diner0.9 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op Tranmere Court0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.7 km
- B & M Store0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- ABI Express0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Mykonos Limited0.9 km
- Green Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
- Happy Kitchen0.7 km
- Hungry's0.4 km
- Milano's0.8 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park0.2 km
- Birkenhead Central0.6 km
- Green Lane0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Whetstone Lane0.1 km
- Whetstone Lane0.2 km
- Frodsham Street0.2 km
- Maple Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH420LA · Data under Open Government Licence