CH43 8SL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Ives Road, 0.5km from Claughton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
Day-to-day life in CH43 8SL has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH43 8SL are sourced from Output Area E00036287 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST IVES ROAD, CH43 8SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST IVES ROAD, CH43 8SL.
193
51
£ 40,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 8SL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 51, CH43 8SL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 8SL. The average age is 51.0. 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: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Detached
£ 220,075
2 sales · Mean £ 220,075
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 8SL has low crime rates — 35 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
Wirral Hospitals' School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead High School Academy
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Birkenhead Park School
Kilgarth School
Co-op Academy Portland
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Best One0.4 km
- Duke Street Convenience Store1.0 km
- Rowland Pharmacy0.4 km
- Building Bridges Wirral0.8 km
- Simply Food and Drinks1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Houlihans Variety Club0.4 km
- The Claughton0.5 km
- North Star Public House0.9 km
- Wirral Golf Club0.7 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- AiSushi Claughton0.4 km
- Caffe Cream1.0 km
- Specialty Coffee To Go0.7 km
- Tasty Bites0.7 km
- Yungs Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- 4 in 1 Express1.0 km
- Bluebell1.0 km
- Choices Bar1.0 km
- Hurst's Bakery1.0 km
- Ali's Balti0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead Park1.0 km
- Birkenhead North1.4 km
- Conway Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Albans Road0.2 km
- St Albans Road0.2 km
- Forest Road0.2 km
- Shrewsbury Road0.2 km
- Tollemache Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH438SL · Data under Open Government Licence