CH43 9SF is a safe, established residential area on Wirral Way, 0.3km from Ford in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 32.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH43 9SF are sourced from Output Area E00036266 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIRRAL WAY, CH43 9SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIRRAL WAY, CH43 9SF.
315
39
£ 33,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH43 9SF spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 9SF. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 187,500
4 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Terraced
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Detached
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 9SF has low crime rates — 15 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
Hillside Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Manor Primary School
Ridgeway High School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Hayfield School
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
Fender Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Community Shop0.9 km
- Morsy Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Western Convenience Store0.1 km
- Break The Mould's Social Supermarket0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- St Anselms Sports Ground0.4 km
- Our Happy Hub, St Andrew's Centre0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Avenue0.2 km
- Beechwood Fast Food Take Away0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative Retail Services Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.3 km
- Bidston2.4 km
- Birkenhead North2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wirral Way0.1 km
- Upton Station0.2 km
- Warren Drive0.2 km
- Upton Station0.2 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH439SF · Data under Open Government Licence