CH43 0SW is a safe, established residential area on Northwood Road, 0.7km from Prenton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Prenton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH43 0SW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH43 0SW are sourced from Output Area E00036770 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHWOOD ROAD, CH43 0SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOOD ROAD, CH43 0SW.
271
45
£ 43,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CH43 0SW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 93% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 0SW. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 256,000
9 sales · Mean £ 266,216
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 0SW has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prenton Primary School
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School
Townfield Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Foxfield School
Woodchurch High School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Eats N Treats1.0 km
- Prenton Methodist Church0.5 km
- Thai Rooster Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- Caffe Dolce1.0 km
- Chaii0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Raan Thai1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Casa Express0.8 km
- Orchid0.7 km
- Sun Wah0.6 km
- Brunchies0.4 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Saddle Club0.8 km
- Halfway House Public House1.0 km
- The Dell0.2 km
- Bar 3610.8 km
- Prenton Rugby Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton2.5 km
- Conway Park2.6 km
- Green Lane2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Holm Lane0.2 km
- Dovedale Close0.2 km
- Grainger Avenue0.2 km
- Dovedale Close0.3 km
- Waterpark Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH430SW · Data under Open Government Licence