Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

ELM GROVE, CH42 0LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GROVE, CH42 0LA.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH42 0LA 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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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH42 0LA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £218k. Property prices are trending up 12.4% year-on-year.

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

CH42 0LA is an up-and-coming urban area on Elm Grove, 0.5km from Clifton Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CH42 0LA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 12.4% 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 0LA are sourced from Output Area E00036139 (shared with 11 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 0LA. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 173,750

4 sales · Mean £ 173,125

Detached

£ 183,500

4 sales · Mean £ 168,500

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

10 sales · Mean £ 176,382

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

Crime around CH42 0LA is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences370
Public order87
Shoplifting82
Criminal damage and arson73
Anti-social behaviour72

school Local Schools

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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils0.3 km
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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.3 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.7 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.9 km
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Well Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils1.1 km
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Cathcart Street Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.7 km
  • Cheeky Charlie's Sweet Emporium Ltd1.0 km
  • Convenience And Booze Direct0.9 km
  • Dhillons News0.8 km
  • ESSO Green Lane Petrol Station0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Beehive Public House0.7 km
  • The Imperial0.3 km
  • Platinum Bar0.9 km
  • The Cavendish0.8 km
  • The Richmond0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Break Time Cafe0.9 km
  • Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food Court0.4 km
  • Cafe 390.3 km
  • Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Heathers Deli & Diner0.9 km
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-op Tranmere Court0.4 km
  • The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.7 km
  • B & M Store0.7 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • ABI Express0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Mykonos Limited0.9 km
  • Green Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Happy Kitchen0.7 km
  • Hungry's0.4 km
  • Milano's0.8 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park0.2 km
  • Birkenhead Central0.6 km
  • Green Lane0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Grove0.1 km
  • Whetstone Lane0.1 km
  • Whetstone Lane0.2 km
  • Frodsham Street0.2 km
  • Maple Street0.2 km