Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

HEATHFIELD ROAD, CH43 5RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD ROAD, CH43 5RT.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH43 5RT 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH43 5RT — age 31, 53% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £148k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH43 5RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heathfield Road, 0.3km from Arno Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.5% 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 5RT are sourced from Output Area E00036729 (shared with 12 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 5RT. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 179,995

7 sales · Mean £ 173,499

Terraced

£ 128,530

13 sales · Mean £ 135,716

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

CH43 5RT has low crime rates — 49 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 offences190
Public order47
Criminal damage and arson46
Anti-social behaviour39
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.2 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Good314 pupils0.7 km
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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.9 km
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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.0 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils1.0 km
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Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Dyll's Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • Bon Bakery0.4 km
  • Cheeky Charlie's Sweet Emporium Ltd0.5 km
  • Convenience And Booze Direct0.1 km
  • Dhillons News1.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Halfway House Public House0.8 km
  • The Birch Tree0.8 km
  • Beehive Public House0.9 km
  • Oxton Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
  • Oxton Conservative Club0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Chaii0.9 km
  • Ruhi Balti House0.8 km
  • Vindaloo1.0 km
  • Break Time Cafe0.4 km
  • Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food Court0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Cowsheds Catering0.8 km
  • Mykonos Limited0.4 km
  • Bamboo Kitchen1.0 km
  • Georgio's0.6 km
  • Happy Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op Tranmere Court0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Riverhill Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park1.0 km
  • Birkenhead Central1.4 km
  • Green Lane1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsland Road0.1 km
  • Heatherdale Close0.1 km
  • Woodville Road0.2 km
  • South Hill Road0.2 km
  • Christchurch Road0.3 km