Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CRANBOURNE AVENUE, CH41 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBOURNE AVENUE, CH41 0BU.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH41 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH41 0BU — age 41, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

home £146,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH41 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Cranbourne Avenue, 0.5km from Birkenhead Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

For families considering a move, CH41 0BU represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. 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. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH41 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00036282 (shared with 11 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 CH41 0BU. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

21 sales · Mean £ 125,592

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

CH41 0BU has low crime rates — 49 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 offences156
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson33
Drugs19

school Local Schools

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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.1 km
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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils0.4 km
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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.5 km
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Kilgarth School

Outstanding47 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good479 pupils0.8 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils0.8 km
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Birkenhead High School Academy

Outstanding1199 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good142 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Best One0.2 km
  • Rowland Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Building Bridges Wirral0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Go Local0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Houlihans Variety Club0.4 km
  • The Claughton0.4 km
  • The Bidston0.9 km
  • Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.3 km
  • Heather Brow0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • AiSushi Claughton0.3 km
  • The Yog Hut by Fusion0.3 km
  • Goodfellas Cafe1.0 km
  • Harbour Lights Cafe0.3 km
  • Village Tandoori0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • 4 in 1 Express1.0 km
  • Bluebell1.0 km
  • Choices Bar1.0 km
  • Hurst's Bakery1.0 km
  • Dinos Pizzeria0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birkenhead North0.9 km
  • Birkenhead Park1.0 km
  • Bidston2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Lower School0.1 km
  • Park Road West0.1 km
  • Alderley Avenue0.2 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.2 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.2 km