CH43 4SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Claughton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 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 CH43 4SY are sourced from Output Area E00036269 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH43 4SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH43 4SY.
318
39
£ 38,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH43 4SY is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 4SY. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 CH43 4SY is moderate at 78 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.
school Local Schools
Birkenhead Park School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Birkenhead High School Academy
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Caffe Cream0.9 km
- Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food Court0.6 km
- Restaurant Fraiche0.6 km
- The Drawing Room0.5 km
- The Williamson Cafe0.2 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Norma Linton Cameo Cake Craft1.0 km
- Bon Bakery0.7 km
- Convenience And Booze Direct0.8 km
- Edwards Village News0.6 km
- Local - Skarr Ltd T/A Stirling Wines0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Oxton Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
- Oxton Conservative Club0.6 km
- Royal Air Force Association (RAFA)0.6 km
- Shrewsbury Arms0.7 km
- The Cavendish0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bamboo Kitchen0.8 km
- Happy Kitchen0.6 km
- Monaf's Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.6 km
- Wirral Kebab and Pizza House1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- ABI Express0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conway Park1.0 km
- Birkenhead Park1.1 km
- Birkenhead Central1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Road West0.2 km
- Grange Road West0.2 km
- Grosvenor Road0.2 km
- Grosvenor Road0.2 km
- Beresford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH434SY · Data under Open Government Licence