CH43 6TH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Howbeck Close, 0.3km from Birkenhead in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH43 6TH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £214k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH43 6TH are sourced from Output Area E00036265 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWBECK CLOSE, CH43 6TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWBECK CLOSE, CH43 6TH.
350
52
£ 40,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 6TH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH43 6TH spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 6TH. The average age is 51.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,750
8 sales · Mean £ 173,556
Detached
£ 232,000
1 sales · Mean £ 232,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 6TH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birkenhead High School Academy
St Anselm's College
Wirral Hospitals' School
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
Townfield Primary School
Co-op Academy Portland
Hillside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Simply Food and Drinks0.7 km
- General Trading Store0.9 km
- Best One0.6 km
- Rowland Pharmacy0.7 km
- Go Local0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Caernarvon Castle0.7 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club1.0 km
- Heather Brow0.5 km
- Houlihans Variety Club0.5 km
- The Claughton0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bamboo Kitchen0.8 km
- Sunny Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Fat Lolly Sams0.6 km
- Georgio's0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Harbour Lights Cafe0.6 km
- Village Tandoori0.6 km
- AiSushi Claughton0.6 km
- Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club0.5 km
- Village Tandoori0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead Park1.5 km
- Birkenhead North1.7 km
- Upton1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Close0.1 km
- Shrewsbury Close0.1 km
- Tollemache Road0.2 km
- Blaydon Walk0.3 km
- Kingsmead Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH436TH · Data under Open Government Licence