Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CH42 0LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH42 0LP.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH42 0LP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH42 0LP spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

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

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0LP are sourced from Output Area E00036103 (shared with 15 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 0LP. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around CH42 0LP is moderate at 85 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.

Violence and sexual offences295
Shoplifting75
Public order59
Criminal damage and arson52
Drugs50

school Local Schools

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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.5 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Well Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.9 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Good314 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Cheeky Charlie's Sweets and Treats0.8 km
  • Sheridan's0.6 km
  • Tranmere Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Tilly Mint Treats1.0 km
  • B & M Stores0.9 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • Cafe Connect0.8 km
  • CJ's Cafe0.8 km
  • @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre0.9 km
  • Armadillo1.0 km
  • + 60 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Khan Tandoori0.6 km
  • Victoria Kebab & Pizza House0.9 km
  • The Camel's Hump Middle Eastern Cate0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Family Pizza and Kebab0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

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

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Masonic Temple0.5 km
  • Sportsmans Arms0.8 km
  • The Mackenzie0.9 km
  • The Prenton Park0.9 km
  • The Mackenzie1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park0.4 km
  • Green Lane0.6 km
  • Birkenhead Central0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitfield Street0.1 km
  • Seymour Street0.1 km
  • Frodsham Street0.1 km
  • Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Aspendale Road0.2 km