CH41 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Bidston Avenue, 0.4km from Birkenhead Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH41 0BL represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH41 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00036282 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIDSTON AVENUE, CH41 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIDSTON AVENUE, CH41 0BL.
310
41
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH41 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH41 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 61.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH41 0BL. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 107,750
6 sales · Mean £ 116,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH41 0BL is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wirral Hospitals' School
Co-op Academy Portland
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Kilgarth School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead High School Academy
Birkenhead Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Best One0.3 km
- Duke Street Convenience Store0.9 km
- Rowland Pharmacy0.3 km
- Building Bridges Wirral0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Houlihans Variety Club0.5 km
- The Claughton0.5 km
- The Bidston0.9 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.2 km
- Heather Brow0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- AiSushi Claughton0.4 km
- Caffe Cream1.0 km
- The Yog Hut by Fusion0.4 km
- Harbour Lights Cafe0.4 km
- Village Tandoori0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- 4 in 1 Express0.9 km
- Bluebell0.9 km
- Choices Bar0.9 km
- Hurst's Bakery0.9 km
- Dinos Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead Park0.9 km
- Birkenhead North0.9 km
- Conway Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bidston Avenue0.1 km
- Park Lower School0.1 km
- Bidston Avenue0.1 km
- Park Road West0.2 km
- Alderley Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH410BL · Data under Open Government Licence