CH43 4UZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Claughton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 4UZ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4UZ are sourced from Output Area E00036258 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH43 4UZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH43 4UZ.
183
57
£ 38,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 4UZ 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.
Area Character
CH43 4UZ has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 4UZ. The average age is 57.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 4UZ has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birkenhead Park School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead High School Academy
Wirral Hospitals' School
Kilgarth School
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Duke Street Convenience Store0.8 km
- Rowland Pharmacy0.9 km
- Building Bridges Wirral0.8 km
- Norma Linton Cameo Cake Craft0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Houlihans Variety Club1.0 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Admiral1.0 km
- Genting Casino Wirral0.9 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- AiSushi Claughton0.9 km
- Caffe Cream0.7 km
- Alo Pho Oxton0.9 km
- Chaplins Oriental0.6 km
- Clown Around Soft Play Ltd0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- 4 in 1 Express0.8 km
- Bluebell0.8 km
- Choices Bar0.8 km
- Hurst's Bakery0.8 km
- Valhella Ltd0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ABI Express0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead Park0.8 km
- Conway Park1.3 km
- Birkenhead Central1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Slatey Road0.0 km
- Park Road West0.0 km
- Egerton Road0.2 km
- St Hughs Close0.2 km
- Grosvenor Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH434UZ · Data under Open Government Licence