CH41 — BIRKENHEAD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH41

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH41 is £155,899, which is 50% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH41 cost 45.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH41 have fallen 14.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£255,424	20
Semi-detached	£152,329	165
Terraced	£106,672	491
Flat	£98,491	118
All types	£155,899	914

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH41

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 172.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH41 has a crime rate significantly 113% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

66.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

17.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

23.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CH41

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH41 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Woodlands Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cathcart Street Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

328,873

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH41 are 348.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

348.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH41 is collected by Wirral. The Band D rate is £2,158/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CH41 — BIRKENHEAD

Area Summary

CH41 (BIRKENHEAD) offers affordable property prices (£155,899, 46% below national average), higher-than-average crime (113% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (348 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CH42

BIRKENHEAD

£158K

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PRENTON

£234K

▲ 1.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH41?

The average house price in CH41 (BIRKENHEAD) is £155,899, based on 914 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.6% over the past year.

Is CH41 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH41 is above the national average (172.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (66.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH41?

There are 15 schools in or near CH41. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in CH41?

Council tax in CH41 is collected by Wirral. The Band D rate is £2,158 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CH41?

The average broadband download speed in CH41 is 348 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH41 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in CH41 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 328,873.