Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

HIGHFIELD GARDENS, CH43 6WF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD GARDENS, CH43 6WF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 6WF 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
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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 6WF spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CH43 6WF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Highfield Gardens, 0.2km from Birkenhead in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

For serious buyers, CH43 6WF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH43 6WF 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 6WF. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH43 6WF has low crime rates — 12 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 offences36
Burglary5
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Birkenhead High School Academy

Outstanding1199 pupils0.6 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils0.7 km
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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.7 km
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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.8 km
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Townfield Primary School

Good512 pupils1.0 km
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Hillside Primary School

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.2 km
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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Simply Food and Drinks0.7 km
  • General Trading Store1.0 km
  • Go Local0.7 km
  • Hursts Bakery0.7 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Caernarvon Castle0.6 km
  • Heather Brow0.6 km
  • Houlihans Variety Club0.6 km
  • The Claughton0.6 km
  • Wirral Golf Club0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bamboo Kitchen0.7 km
  • Fat Lolly Sams0.7 km
  • Georgio's0.8 km
  • Sunny Fish And Chips0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Harbour Lights Cafe0.7 km
  • Village Tandoori0.7 km
  • The Yog Hut by Fusion0.7 km
  • Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club0.4 km
  • Village Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birkenhead Park1.6 km
  • Upton1.7 km
  • Birkenhead North1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Howbeck Road0.2 km
  • Blaydon Walk0.2 km
  • Howbeck Road0.2 km
  • Blaydon Walk0.2 km
  • Shrewsbury Close0.3 km