Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CHARLWOOD CLOSE, CH43 9XF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLWOOD CLOSE, CH43 9XF.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH43 9XF 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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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 60% social renting, CH43 9XF 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 4.0% year-on-year.

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

CH43 9XF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charlwood Close, 0.5km from Ford in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Bidston and St James ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 9XF 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. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.0% 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 9XF are sourced from Output Area E00036091 (shared with 9 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 9XF. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 126,666

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

CH43 9XF has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Manor Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good116 pupils0.6 km
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Hillside Primary School

Good188 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km
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Hayfield School

Good125 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils1.2 km
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Ridgeway High School

Requires Improvement877 pupils1.3 km
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Upton Hall School FCJ

Outstanding988 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Fender Post Office0.8 km
  • Community Shop0.5 km
  • Morsy Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Western Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • St Anselms Sports Ground0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Avenue0.4 km
  • Beechwood Fast Food Take Away0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton0.6 km
  • Bidston2.0 km
  • Leasowe2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • First Avenue0.2 km
  • First Avenue0.2 km
  • Second Avenue0.3 km
  • Warren Drive0.3 km
  • Third Avenue0.3 km