Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CH43 7NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH43 7NU.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH43 7NU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CH43 7NU has a significant social housing presence — 39% 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.

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

CH43 7NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Flaybrick Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Bidston and St James ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 7NU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 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 7NU are sourced from Output Area E00036083 (shared with 16 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 7NU. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CH43 7NU is moderate at 54 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 offences106
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting30
Public order25
Drugs24

school Local Schools

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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good142 pupils0.5 km
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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils0.6 km
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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good479 pupils1.2 km
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The Observatory School

Good103 pupils1.2 km
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Kilgarth School

Outstanding47 pupils1.3 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Go Local0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Laird Street Convenience0.8 km
  • Munchinos Dessert Lounge Ltd0.8 km
  • Open Door Cafe, St James Centre0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Goodfellas Cafe0.4 km
  • Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club0.9 km
  • Village Tandoori0.6 km
  • Specialty Coffee To Go0.7 km
  • Tasty Bites0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Kitchen0.3 km
  • Alex Pizza0.9 km
  • Golden Hoylake0.3 km
  • Sunny Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Dinos Pizzeria0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Bidston0.3 km
  • Wirral Golf Club0.9 km
  • North Star Public House0.6 km
  • Houlihans Variety Club0.6 km
  • The Claughton0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birkenhead North0.7 km
  • Bidston1.5 km
  • Birkenhead Park1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Flaybrick Close0.0 km
  • Flaybrick Close0.1 km
  • Lansdowne Road0.2 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.2 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.2 km