Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH43 8SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH43 8SR.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order17
Drugs11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.3 km
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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.4 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils0.6 km
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Birkenhead High School Academy

Outstanding1199 pupils0.7 km
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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils0.8 km
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Kilgarth School

Outstanding47 pupils1.0 km
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Birkenhead Park School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good479 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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