CH43 9RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upton Road, 0.4km from Ford in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Bidston and St James ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 9RW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k. 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 9RW are sourced from Output Area E00036062 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON ROAD, CH43 9RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON ROAD, CH43 9RW.
405
41
£ 33,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 9RW 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
With 37% social renting, CH43 9RW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 9RW. The average age is 40.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 268,400
Detached
£ 238,500
2 sales · Mean £ 238,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 9RW has low crime rates — 18 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
Hillside Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Manor Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Hayfield School
Ridgeway High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Upton Hall School FCJ
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Community Shop0.8 km
- Morsy Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Western Convenience Store0.1 km
- Break The Mould's Social Supermarket0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- St Anselms Sports Ground0.5 km
- St Mary's Church Hall0.9 km
- Our Happy Hub, St Andrew's Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Avenue0.1 km
- Beechwood Fast Food Take Away0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.3 km
- Bidston2.3 km
- Birkenhead North2.5 km
Bus Stops
- First Avenue0.1 km
- Upton Station0.1 km
- Upton Station0.1 km
- First Avenue0.1 km
- Second Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH439RW · Data under Open Government Licence