Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CH42 0LQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

314

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Avg Age

36

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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 0LQ 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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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CH42 0LQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CH42 0LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Devonshire Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Birkenhead and Tranmere ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH42 0LQ is 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 daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 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 0LQ are sourced from Output Area E00036950 (shared with 23 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 0LQ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 0LQ is moderate at 60 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 offences254
Shoplifting76
Criminal damage and arson49
Anti-social behaviour43
Drugs41

school Local Schools

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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.3 km
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Well Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils0.7 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils0.7 km
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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.7 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils0.7 km
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Bedford Drive Primary School

Good423 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Bites N Shakes0.9 km
  • Grange Baptist Church1.0 km
  • International Food Store1.0 km
  • Higher Tranmere Express0.7 km
  • Dyll's Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Genting Casino Wirral1.0 km
  • The Birch Tree0.9 km
  • Beehive Public House0.2 km
  • The Imperial0.2 km
  • Tixall Bowling And Social Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Zero Clucks Given0.9 km
  • Albany Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Armadillo0.7 km
  • Break Time Cafe0.6 km
  • Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food Court0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Ni Hao No10.9 km
  • Pizza Perfect1.0 km
  • Cowsheds Catering1.0 km
  • Mykonos Limited0.6 km
  • Georgio's0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op Tranmere Court0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Food Warehouse by Iceland1.0 km
  • B & M Store1.0 km
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conway Park0.7 km
  • Green Lane0.7 km
  • Birkenhead Central1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Terrace0.1 km
  • St Catherine's Gardens0.1 km
  • Harrowby Road0.1 km
  • Elm Road0.1 km
  • Elm Road0.1 km