CH42 0LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.5km from Devonshire Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH42 0LN represents 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. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 2.0% 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 0LN are sourced from Output Area E00036099 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, CH42 0LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, CH42 0LN.
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44
£ 29,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH42 0LN 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH42 0LN's 56% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH42 0LN. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
13 sales · Mean £ 117,538
Detached
£ 265,000
4 sales · Mean £ 324,811
Terraced
£ 142,475
2 sales · Mean £ 142,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH42 0LN is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Mersey Park Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Well Lane Primary School
Devonshire Park Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Cheeky Charlie's Sweets and Treats0.8 km
- Sheridan's0.6 km
- Tranmere Convenience Store0.8 km
- B & M Stores0.9 km
- Lean on Me Meal Prep Ltd0.5 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- Cafe Connect0.7 km
- CJ's Cafe0.7 km
- @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre0.9 km
- Armadillo1.0 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Khan Tandoori0.7 km
- Victoria Kebab & Pizza House1.0 km
- The Camel's Hump Middle Eastern Cate0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Family Pizza and Kebab0.5 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- B & M Store0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Masonic Temple0.4 km
- Sportsmans Arms0.8 km
- The Mackenzie0.9 km
- The Prenton Park0.9 km
- The Mackenzie0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park0.4 km
- Green Lane0.6 km
- Birkenhead Central0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Aspendale Road0.1 km
- Whitfield Street0.1 km
- Seymour Street0.1 km
- Frodsham Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH420LN · Data under Open Government Licence