CH43 7NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bidston in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Bidston and St James ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 7NS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7NS are sourced from Output Area E00036089 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH43 7NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH43 7NS.
403
36
£ 33,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 7NS 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in CH43 7NS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 7NS. The average age is 35.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH43 7NS is moderate at 59 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
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Manor Primary School
The Observatory School
Hayfield School
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Sandbrook Primary School
Orrets Meadow School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Sayers0.7 km
- Village Stores0.5 km
- Fender Post Office0.3 km
- Community Shop0.1 km
- Morsy Lewis Pharmacy0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Beechwood Fast Food Take Away0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton1.2 km
- Bidston1.5 km
- Leasowe1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Beechwood Drive0.2 km
- Beechwood Drive0.2 km
- Fifth Avenue0.4 km
- Fifth Avenue0.4 km
- Bidston Green Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH437NS · Data under Open Government Licence