CH43 9XG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cunard Close, 0.6km from Ford in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Bidston and St James ward and the Birkenhead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 9XG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.2% year-on-year. 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 9XG are sourced from Output Area E00036089 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUNARD CLOSE, CH43 9XG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUNARD CLOSE, CH43 9XG.
403
36
£ 33,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH43 9XG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH43 9XG has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 61.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH43 9XG. The average age is 35.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 89,950
3 sales · Mean £ 107,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH43 9XG has low crime rates — 29 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
Manor Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Hayfield School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Overchurch Junior School
Overchurch Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Fender Post Office0.7 km
- Community Shop0.4 km
- Morsy Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Western Convenience Store0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Anselms Sports Ground0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Avenue0.5 km
- Beechwood Fast Food Take Away0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.7 km
- Bidston2.0 km
- Leasowe2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Third Avenue0.2 km
- Third Avenue0.2 km
- First Avenue0.3 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
- Fifth Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH439XG · Data under Open Government Licence