Postcode sector · Birkenhead

L41 3 area guide

Who lives in L41 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Wirral
Region: North West
Population: 1,026 (2024)

L41 3Postcode sector · Birkenhead

At a glance

What L41 3 is like

The L41 3 postcode sector in Wirral covers 0 live postcodes and is home to about 1,026 people across 1 census neighbourhoods. 18.8% of households own their home, 26.9% rent privately and 50.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 42.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How L41 3 compares

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

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 48.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 4 stations within a mile, 50 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

of 1 rated schools in L41 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£28,606

Average a year, before tax — higher than 0% 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
48.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
A young populationPositive
22.2% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
03
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
A big private rental marketPositive
26.9% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
05
A lot of social housingLook closer
50.9% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

Questions

L41 3 FAQs

Is L41 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 48.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 0% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

Is L41 3 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 48.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around L41 3, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in L41 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 9.7% of residents. 18.8% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (38.8%).

Which council covers L41 3?

L41 3 is in Wirral.

L41 3 is in Wirral, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is L41 3?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 50 bus stops within 800m and 4 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Conway 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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