CH42 0JH is an up-and-coming urban area on Sycamore Road, 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 0JH 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 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £86k, 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 0JH are sourced from Output Area E00036140 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE ROAD, CH42 0JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE ROAD, CH42 0JH.
373
33
£ 29,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH42 0JH 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 0JH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £86k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH42 0JH. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 70,000
11 sales · Mean £ 72,495
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH42 0JH is above average at 111 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
Birkenhead Park School
Well Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- T K Maxx0.7 km
- Bangla Bazaar0.6 km
- Bites N Shakes0.4 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Drill @ Grange Road1.0 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Admiral0.6 km
- Genting Casino Wirral0.5 km
- The George And Dragon0.9 km
- Birkenhead Royal Naval Association0.9 km
- Crown Hotel1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Asda Cafe0.6 km
- Bollywood Lounge0.6 km
- Cafe Zest, House of Fraser0.9 km
- Caribbean Spice Ltd0.6 km
- Central Cafe0.9 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- ABI Express0.6 km
- B & M Store0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Asda0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Argyle Pizza0.9 km
- Burger Kebab House0.9 km
- Chegone Takeaway0.6 km
- Mr Waffle0.6 km
- Ni Hao No10.5 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park0.3 km
- Birkenhead Central0.7 km
- Green Lane0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Victoria Road0.2 km
- Whetstone Lane0.2 km
- Aspendale Road0.2 km
- Maple Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH420JH · Data under Open Government Licence