Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

HOLMSIDE LANE, CH43 2NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMSIDE LANE, CH43 2NL.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH43 2NL spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CH43 2NL is a safe, established residential area on Holmside Lane, 0.8km from Prenton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Oxton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH43, CH43 2NL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH43 2NL are sourced from Output Area E00036692 (shared with 25 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 CH43 2NL. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

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

CH43 2NL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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Prenton Primary School

Good395 pupils0.8 km
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Townfield Primary School

Good512 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Foxfield School

Good151 pupils1.2 km
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Ridgeway High School

Requires Improvement877 pupils1.3 km
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Woodchurch High School

Good1436 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Prenton Bargain Beers0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Dell0.3 km
  • Wirral Hundred0.8 km
  • Bar 3610.8 km
  • Prenton Rugby Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Chaii0.9 km
  • Nemesis0.6 km
  • Vindaloo0.8 km
  • Eats N Treats0.7 km
  • Prenton Methodist Church0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Brunchies0.6 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Casa Express0.8 km
  • Orchid0.8 km
  • Sun Wah0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Riverhill Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton2.3 km
  • Conway Park2.5 km
  • Green Lane3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Redwood Close0.1 km
  • Holm Lane0.1 km
  • Redwood Close0.1 km
  • Oulton Close0.1 km
  • Grainger Avenue0.2 km