Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CHESNUT GROVE, CH42 0LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESNUT GROVE, CH42 0LB.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH42 0LB 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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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 44, CH42 0LB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CH42 0LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chesnut Grove, 0.5km from Devonshire Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.2% 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 0LB are sourced from Output Area E00036099 (shared with 20 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 0LB. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,500

10 sales · Mean £ 116,375

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

5 sales · Mean £ 147,200

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

Crime around CH42 0LB is above average at 99 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 offences350
Public order78
Shoplifting77
Anti-social behaviour67
Drugs61

school Local Schools

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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.4 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.6 km
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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.6 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.9 km
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Well Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils1.0 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils1.0 km
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Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Cheeky Charlie's Sweets and Treats0.8 km
  • Sheridan's0.7 km
  • Tranmere Convenience Store0.9 km
  • B & M Stores0.9 km
  • Lean on Me Meal Prep Ltd0.5 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Cafe Connect0.7 km
  • CJ's Cafe0.7 km
  • @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre0.8 km
  • Charles Thompsons Mission0.9 km
  • + 60 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Khan Tandoori0.7 km
  • The Camel's Hump Middle Eastern Cate0.9 km
  • Chino1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Family Pizza and Kebab0.5 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Platinum Bar1.0 km
  • Masonic Temple0.4 km
  • Sportsmans Arms0.9 km
  • The Mackenzie0.8 km
  • The Prenton Park1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • B & M Store0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park0.3 km
  • Birkenhead Central0.7 km
  • Green Lane0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Elm Grove0.1 km
  • Aspendale Road0.1 km
  • Whetstone Lane0.2 km
  • Frodsham Street0.2 km