CH42 0HN is an up-and-coming urban area on Raffles Road, 0.2km from Clifton Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH42 0HN offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wirral.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0HN are sourced from Output Area E00036138 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAFFLES ROAD, CH42 0HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAFFLES ROAD, CH42 0HN.
419
31
£ 29,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH42 0HN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH42 0HN spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £91k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH42 0HN. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 86,250
20 sales · Mean £ 96,839
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH42 0HN is above average at 136 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.
school Local Schools
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
Mersey Park Primary School
Cathcart Street Primary School
Devonshire Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Pizza King1.0 km
- Argyle Pizza0.9 km
- Burger Kebab House0.9 km
- Chegone Takeaway0.5 km
- Mr Waffle0.4 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- T K Maxx0.6 km
- Bangla Bazaar0.5 km
- Bites N Shakes0.2 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Drill @ Grange Road0.8 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Admiral0.4 km
- Genting Casino Wirral0.3 km
- The George And Dragon0.9 km
- Beehive Public House0.9 km
- Oxton Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Bollywood Lounge0.4 km
- Cafe Zest, House of Fraser0.8 km
- Caribbean Spice Ltd0.4 km
- Central Cafe0.9 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- ABI Express0.4 km
- Co-op Tranmere Court0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse by Iceland1.0 km
- B & M Store1.0 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park0.3 km
- Birkenhead Central0.7 km
- Green Lane1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shaw Street0.1 km
- Shaw Street0.1 km
- Carnforth Close0.2 km
- Maple Street0.2 km
- Quarry Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH420HN · Data under Open Government Licence