Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

DOVEDALE CLOSE, CH43 0SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEDALE CLOSE, CH43 0SB.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CH43 0SB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.8% year-on-year.

home £222,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH43 0SB is a safe, established residential area on Dovedale Close, 0.6km from Prenton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Oxton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 21.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH43 0SB are sourced from Output Area E00036692 (shared with 25 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 CH43 0SB. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

9 sales · Mean £ 212,888

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

CH43 0SB has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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 offences36
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School

Good228 pupils0.4 km
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Prenton Primary School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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Townfield Primary School

Good512 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Good314 pupils0.9 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good227 pupils1.4 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils1.4 km
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Foxfield School

Good151 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Prenton Bargain Beers0.9 km
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Halfway House Public House0.8 km
  • The Dell0.5 km
  • Wirral Hundred0.9 km
  • Bar 3610.6 km
  • Prenton Rugby Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Chaii0.7 km
  • Nemesis0.4 km
  • Vindaloo0.5 km
  • Eats N Treats0.8 km
  • Prenton Methodist Church0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Brunchies0.7 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Casa Express0.6 km
  • Orchid0.6 km
  • Sun Wah0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Riverhill Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park2.3 km
  • Upton2.4 km
  • Green Lane2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dovedale Close0.1 km
  • Dovedale Close0.1 km
  • Overton Way0.2 km
  • Holm Lane0.3 km
  • Oulton Close0.3 km