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CH41

BIRKENHEAD

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH41 covers BIRKENHEAD in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £155,899
1yr change ▼ 14.6%
Crime 113% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£155,899

▼ 14.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% below national avg

Crime Rate

172.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

113% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

348 Mbps

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.

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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

£136K £144K £152K £160K £168K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

328,873

Population

67

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.

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348.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CH41 BIRKENHEAD

What is the average house price in CH41 BIRKENHEAD?
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 BIRKENHEAD 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 is the population of CH41 BIRKENHEAD?
The population of CH41 (BIRKENHEAD) is approximately 328,873 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CH41 BIRKENHEAD?
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.

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