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.
CH42 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH42 0AA.
323
44
£ 29,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Mersey Park Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Devonshire Park Primary School
Well Lane Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
9 nearby- B & M Store0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 4 more
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
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Postcode Profile: CH420AA · Data under Open Government Licence