Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CH43 9ZA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH43 9ZA.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH43 9ZA 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in CH43 9ZA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CH43 9ZA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ford in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Bidston and St James ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH43 9ZA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9ZA are sourced from Output Area E00036090 (shared with 15 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 9ZA. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH43 9ZA has low crime rates — 36 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Manor Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good116 pupils0.4 km
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Hayfield School

Good125 pupils0.8 km
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Hillside Primary School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good170 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils1.2 km
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Orrets Meadow School

Outstanding72 pupils1.2 km
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Overchurch Infant School

Good299 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Fender Post Office0.6 km
  • Community Shop0.3 km
  • Morsy Lewis Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Western Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St Anselms Sports Ground1.0 km
  • St Mary's Church Hall1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Avenue0.6 km
  • Beechwood Fast Food Take Away0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton0.8 km
  • Bidston1.9 km
  • Leasowe2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Third Avenue0.1 km
  • Fifth Avenue0.1 km
  • Third Avenue0.2 km
  • Fifth Avenue0.2 km
  • Second Avenue0.3 km