Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CH42 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH42 0AA.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH42 0AA 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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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CH42 0AA is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CH42 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Devonshire Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

For families considering a move, CH42 0AA represents 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. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 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 CH42 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00036099 (shared with 20 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 CH42 0AA. The average age is 43.8. 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 Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around CH42 0AA is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences317
Shoplifting77
Public order69
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson55

school Local Schools

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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.4 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.5 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.8 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils0.9 km
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Well Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Good314 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Home Brew Bottle Co.1.0 km
  • Cheeky Charlie's Sweets and Treats0.8 km
  • Sheridan's0.7 km
  • Tranmere Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 65 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Homebrew Tap0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Cafe Connect0.7 km
  • CJ's Cafe0.7 km
  • @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre0.9 km
  • + 62 more
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Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Low Slow and Dough1.0 km
  • Khan Tandoori0.7 km
  • Victoria Kebab & Pizza House1.0 km
  • The Camel's Hump Middle Eastern Cate1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • B & M Store0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Masonic Temple0.5 km
  • Sportsmans Arms0.8 km
  • The Mackenzie0.9 km
  • The Prenton Park0.9 km
  • The Mackenzie0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park0.4 km
  • Green Lane0.7 km
  • Birkenhead Central0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Road0.0 km
  • Aspendale Road0.0 km
  • Elm Grove0.2 km
  • Whitfield Street0.2 km
  • Harrowby Road0.2 km