Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

HOWBECK CLOSE, CH43 6TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWBECK CLOSE, CH43 6TH.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Burglary5
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Birkenhead High School Academy

Outstanding1199 pupils0.5 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils0.5 km
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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.7 km
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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.7 km
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Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.1 km
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Townfield Primary School

Good512 pupils1.1 km
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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils1.2 km
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Hillside Primary School

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bamboo Kitchen0.8 km
  • Sunny Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Fat Lolly Sams0.6 km
  • Georgio's0.6 km
restaurant

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
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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