Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

DICKENS CLOSE, CH43 0TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DICKENS CLOSE, CH43 0TH.

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Population

528

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH43 0TH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, CH43 0TH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.

home £146,480 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH43 0TH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dickens Close, 0.8km from Prenton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Prenton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 0TH is 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. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.1% 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 CH43 0TH are sourced from Output Area E00036739 (shared with 15 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 0TH. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 142,500

1 sales · Mean £ 142,500

Terraced

£ 145,000

5 sales · Mean £ 146,692

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

CH43 0TH has low crime rates — 23 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 offences55
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Prenton Primary School

Good395 pupils0.2 km
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Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Good314 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good227 pupils1.4 km
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Townfield Primary School

Good512 pupils1.5 km
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Foxfield School

Good151 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Panache Catering0.9 km
  • Prenton Methodist Church0.5 km
  • Thai Rooster Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Benricks1.0 km
  • Bethany Chapel0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • Raan Thai0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Prenton Golf Club0.9 km
  • Bar 3611.0 km
  • Prenton Rugby Club0.2 km
  • The Saddle Club0.4 km
  • The Dell0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Orchid1.0 km
  • Sun Wah0.9 km
  • Dhaka Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Brunchies0.2 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park2.9 km
  • Upton2.9 km
  • Rock Ferry3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Prenton Village Road0.1 km
  • Prenton Village Road0.1 km
  • Goldsmith Way0.1 km
  • Goldsmith Road0.2 km
  • Prenton Dell Road0.3 km