Postcode sector · Birkenhead

CH41 8 area guide

Who lives in CH41 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Wirral
Region: North West
Population: 11,352 (2024)

CH41 8Postcode sector · Birkenhead

At a glance

What CH41 8 is like

The CH41 8 postcode sector in Wirral covers 97 live postcodes and is home to about 11,352 people across 7 census neighbourhoods. 40.1% of households own their home, 26.8% rent privately and 32.4% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 49.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in CH41 8 sold for a median of £130,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CH41 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.4/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 48.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£130,000

Median over 33 sales in CH41 8, −3.7% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 30 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

71%

of 7 rated schools in CH41 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£38,897

Average a year, before tax — higher than 8% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
48.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.4 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A big private rental marketPositive
26.8% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
04
A lot of social housingLook closer
32.4% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
05
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 30 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

CH41 8 FAQs

Is CH41 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 48.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 71% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in CH41 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £130,000.

Homes in CH41 8 sold for a median of £130,000 across 33 sales in the year to August 2026, −3.7% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CH41 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 48.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around CH41 8, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in CH41 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.3% of residents. 40.1% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (38.8%).

Which council covers CH41 8?

CH41 8 is in Wirral.

CH41 8 is in Wirral, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CH41 8?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 30 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Birkenhead Park Rail Station, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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