Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CH43 4SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH43 4SY.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 8%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences199
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson51
Drugs47
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils0.3 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils0.6 km
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good186 pupils0.6 km
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Birkenhead High School Academy

Outstanding1199 pupils0.6 km
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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement230 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good326 pupils1.0 km
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils1.0 km
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The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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