CH43 8SR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shrewsbury Road, 0.6km from Flaybrick Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
For families considering a move, CH43 8SR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CH43 8SR are sourced from Output Area E00036255 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH43 8SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH43 8SR.
216
54
£ 40,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH43 8SR — age 54, 72% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 8SR. The average age is 53.6. 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: 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
Flat
£ 117,500
10 sales · Mean £ 115,775
Detached
£ 272,000
2 sales · Mean £ 272,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 8SR has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Wirral Hospitals' School
Bidston Avenue Primary School
St Anselm's College
Birkenhead High School Academy
Co-op Academy Portland
Kilgarth School
Birkenhead Park School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Best One0.2 km
- Rowland Pharmacy0.2 km
- Building Bridges Wirral0.9 km
- Carla's Cake Studio0.7 km
- Daily Post Newsagent0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Houlihans Variety Club0.2 km
- The Claughton0.2 km
- Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
- Heather Brow0.1 km
- Wirral Golf Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- AiSushi Claughton0.2 km
- Gallaghers at Wirral Golf Club0.5 km
- Village Tandoori0.2 km
- Harbour Lights Cafe0.2 km
- Village Tandoori0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dinos Pizzeria0.8 km
- Alex Pizza0.7 km
- Sunny Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Filos Pizza0.8 km
- Ali's Balti0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- McColls0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead Park1.2 km
- Birkenhead North1.3 km
- Upton2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tollemache Road0.1 km
- Tollemache Road0.1 km
- Upton Road0.1 km
- Upton Road0.1 km
- Shrewsbury Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH438SR · Data under Open Government Licence