CH42 0HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charlecombe Street, 0.4km from Clifton Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH42 0HY represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wirral.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 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, down 2.2% year-on-year. 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 0HY are sourced from Output Area E00036140 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLECOMBE STREET, CH42 0HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLECOMBE STREET, CH42 0HY.
373
33
£ 29,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH42 0HY 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 0HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH42 0HY. The average age is 33.3. 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
£ 85,000
10 sales · Mean £ 80,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH42 0HY is above average at 109 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
Birkenhead Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Birchwood Price Tools0.8 km
- Cheeky Charlie's Sweet Emporium Ltd0.9 km
- Convenience And Booze Direct0.7 km
- Dhillons News0.8 km
- ESSO Green Lane Petrol Station0.8 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Beehive Public House0.7 km
- Oxton Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
- The Imperial0.2 km
- Platinum Bar1.0 km
- Shrewsbury Arms0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Break Time Cafe0.8 km
- Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food Court0.3 km
- Cafe 390.2 km
- Captain Tony's Cafe1.0 km
- Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-op Tranmere Court0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.8 km
- B & M Store0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Mykonos Limited0.8 km
- Georgio's1.0 km
- Green Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
- Happy Kitchen0.5 km
- Hungry's0.4 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park0.2 km
- Birkenhead Central0.7 km
- Green Lane0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.0 km
- Whetstone Lane0.2 km
- Victoria Road0.2 km
- Aspendale Road0.2 km
- Maple Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH420HY · Data under Open Government Licence