CH43 2HE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rathmore Road, 0.1km from Oxton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Oxton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH43 2HE are sourced from Output Area E00036685 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RATHMORE ROAD, CH43 2HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATHMORE ROAD, CH43 2HE.
311
49
£ 38,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 2HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH43 2HE — age 49, 86% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £286k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 2HE. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 219,950
9 sales · Mean £ 230,544
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 2HE has low crime rates — 22 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
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School
Townfield Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Birkenhead High School Academy
Devonshire Park Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Anselm's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Halfway House Public House0.8 km
- Caernarvon Castle0.7 km
- Oxton Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- Oxton Conservative Club0.4 km
- Royal Air Force Association (RAFA)0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Chaii0.7 km
- Nemesis0.7 km
- Ruhi Balti House0.9 km
- Vindaloo0.7 km
- Break Time Cafe1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bon Bakery0.4 km
- Convenience And Booze Direct0.7 km
- Edwards Village News0.4 km
- Local - Skarr Ltd T/A Stirling Wines0.5 km
- Londis1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mykonos Limited1.0 km
- Bamboo Kitchen0.5 km
- Happy Kitchen0.9 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Rubys Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Riverhill Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park1.6 km
- Birkenhead Central2.0 km
- Birkenhead Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside View0.1 km
- Ringwood0.2 km
- Rose Mount0.2 km
- Mill Hill0.2 km
- Village Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH432HE · Data under Open Government Licence