CH43 7ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hoblyn Road, 0.6km 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 7ST is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 7ST are sourced from Output Area E00036081 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOBLYN ROAD, CH43 7ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOBLYN ROAD, CH43 7ST.
258
30
£ 30,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 7ST falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH43 7ST has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 7ST. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 109,000
2 sales · Mean £ 109,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 7ST has low crime rates — 36 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Co-op Academy Portland
The Observatory School
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Wirral Hospitals' School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Houlihans Variety Club1.0 km
- The Claughton0.9 km
- The Bidston0.2 km
- North Star Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- AiSushi Claughton1.0 km
- Village Tandoori1.0 km
- Bidston Golf Club1.0 km
- Goodfellas Cafe0.2 km
- The Cafe0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Go Local1.0 km
- Hursts Bakery1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Village Stores0.9 km
- Go Local0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fat Lolly Sams1.0 km
- Golden Hoylake0.3 km
- Sunny Fish And Chips0.9 km
- The Kitchen0.3 km
- Sea Breeze Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- McColls1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead North0.7 km
- Bidston1.2 km
- Birkenhead Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hoblyn Road0.1 km
- Challis Street0.2 km
- Gautby Road0.2 km
- Egan Road0.3 km
- Hurrell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH437ST · Data under Open Government Licence