Side-by-side comparison of CH4 Chester and CH42 Birkenhead covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CH42 is the more affordable option at £130,000 median vs £259,000 in CH4. CH42 has lower recorded crime (1,773 vs 2,246 offences over 13 months). CH42 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CH4 Chester | CH42 Birkenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £259,000 | £130,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,517 | £2,501 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,246 | 1,773 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 42.5 | 95.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 84.9 | 100.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.