CH43 1UX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shrewsbury Road, 0.4km from Oxton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Oxton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
CH43 1UX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH43 1UX are sourced from Output Area E00036724 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH43 1UX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH43 1UX.
240
46
£ 38,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 1UX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CH43 1UX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 1UX. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,500
2 sales · Mean £ 128,500
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 1UX has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birkenhead High School Academy
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Townfield Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bon Bakery0.3 km
- Convenience And Booze Direct0.7 km
- Edwards Village News0.3 km
- Local - Skarr Ltd T/A Stirling Wines0.3 km
- M K Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Caernarvon Castle0.6 km
- Oxton Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
- Oxton Conservative Club0.2 km
- Royal Air Force Association (RAFA)0.1 km
- Shrewsbury Arms0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food Court0.9 km
- Restaurant Fraiche0.3 km
- The Drawing Room0.3 km
- The Williamson Cafe0.4 km
- Yiamas1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bamboo Kitchen0.4 km
- Happy Kitchen0.7 km
- Monaf's Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wirral Kebab and Pizza House1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Riverhill Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park1.3 km
- Birkenhead Park1.6 km
- Birkenhead Central1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Columbia Road0.0 km
- Alton Road0.0 km
- Arnside Road0.2 km
- Shrewsbury Road0.2 km
- Mather Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH431UX · Data under Open Government Licence