CH48 Postcode Area Information

Population
7,957
Avg Annual Income
£46,700
Full Time Employees
23.74%
Average Age
47.69

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the Wirral, Wirral postcode town, in the North West, England region.

The CH48 postcode area covers parts of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral in England, including the areas of Caldy, Frankby, Grange, Greasby, Hoylake, Meols, Hoylake, Newton, Saughall Massie, West Kirby, and Thurstaston. The area is known for its coastal location along the Wirral Peninsula, offering stunning views of the Irish Sea.

There are a number of amenities in the CH48 postcode area, including local shops, restaurants, pubs, and schools. West Kirby and Hoylake are popular destinations for shopping and dining, while Caldy and Thurstaston offer a more rural setting with access to outdoor recreational activities such as hiking and golf.

Transportation in the CH48 area is primarily served by buses and trains, with the West Kirby and Hoylake railway stations providing direct connections to Liverpool city center. The area is also easily accessible by car, with the M53 motorway running nearby, providing links to other parts of the Wirral and beyond.

Overall, the CH48 postcode area offers a desirable mix of coastal living, rural charm, and urban amenities, making it a popular choice for residents and visitors alike. With its beautiful landscapes, convenient transportation links, and range of amenities, it is easy to see why the CH48 area is considered a highly desirable place to live.

a big area of CH48 postcode district paints a picture of a relaxed community with mostly older, well-off residents:

  • Mostly retirees: Compared to other areas, there are many more residents aged 65 and over, and fewer young children. Think of a peaceful community with a strong retiree presence.
  • Slightly more disabilities: While there are slightly more people with disabilities compared to the national average, it's not a significant difference.
  • Caring community: Residents provide unpaid care to others at about the same rate as in similar areas, showing a sense of community spirit.
  • Well-educated and successful: Many residents have degrees and hold senior management positions, suggesting financial comfort.
  • Outside London: This community is more likely to be found outside the busy city life of London.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Hoylake and Meols, West Kirby and Thurstaston electoral wards.

CH48 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
CH48 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of CH48 postcode area is 7,957. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 7,308, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 146. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (4,720), followed by No religion (2,658).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (3,690), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (2,080).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Retired (4,066), while 3,469 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.

Education

Regarding education, 3,140 adults have Level 4 education, while 819 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are

  • Professional occupations (1057)
  • Managers, directors and senior officials (596), and
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (424)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2264), Between 55 to 64 (2244), and Between 65 to 74 (2154).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,635) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,534), and Intermediate occupations (740).

Postcodes in CH48

There are total 10 postcode sectors present in the CH48 (listed below). The postcode CH48 has a total of 518 postcodes.

CH48 1QQ (terminated)
CH48 1QY (terminated)
CH48 1WH (terminated)
CH48 1WA (terminated)
CH48 1WQ (terminated)
CH48 1AA (terminated)
CH48 1WB (terminated)
CH48 1RA (terminated)
CH48 1QS (terminated)
CH48 1NQ (terminated)
CH48 1BR (terminated)
CH48 1YY (terminated)
CH48 1YZ (terminated)
CH48 1QP (terminated)
CH48 2WB (terminated)
CH48 2WE (terminated)
CH48 2NA (terminated)
CH48 2WF (terminated)
CH48 2EJ (terminated)
CH48 2WD (terminated)
CH48 2WA (terminated)
CH48 2BR (terminated)
CH48 2YY (terminated)
CH48 2LZ (terminated)
CH48 2NB (terminated)
CH48 3LZ (terminated)
CH48 3XB (terminated)
CH48 3YF (terminated)
CH48 3NA (terminated)
CH48 3WA (terminated)
CH48 3LN (terminated)
CH48 3BR (terminated)
CH48 3YY (terminated)
CH48 3LY (terminated)
CH48 4LH (terminated)
CH48 4HT (terminated)
CH48 4WD (terminated)
CH48 4LD (terminated)
CH48 4WB (terminated)
CH48 4WG (terminated)
CH48 4WZ (terminated)
CH48 4WF (terminated)
CH48 4YB (terminated)
CH48 4WE (terminated)
CH48 4JS (terminated)
CH48 4WL (terminated)
CH48 4WA (terminated)
CH48 4BR (terminated)
CH48 4JJ (terminated)
CH48 4JL (terminated)
CH48 4JQ (terminated)
CH48 4YY (terminated)
CH48 5BY (terminated)
CH48 5WA (terminated)
CH48 5JT (terminated)
CH48 5BZ (terminated)
CH48 5WB (terminated)
CH48 5BX (terminated)
CH48 5WE (terminated)
CH48 5WF (terminated)
CH48 5WD (terminated)
CH48 5BT (terminated)
CH48 5LD (terminated)
CH48 5LB (terminated)
CH48 5JX (terminated)
CH48 5BR (terminated)
CH48 5YY (terminated)
CH48 5LA (terminated)
CH48 6HL (terminated)
CH48 6HF (terminated)
CH48 6HG (terminated)
CH48 6WS (terminated)
CH48 6WB (terminated)
CH48 6HJ (terminated)
CH48 6WA (terminated)
CH48 6BR (terminated)
CH48 6HH (terminated)
CH48 6YY (terminated)
CH48 6HQ (terminated)
CH48 7HY (terminated)
CH48 7WA (terminated)
CH48 7JB (terminated)
CH48 7JL (terminated)
CH48 7JG (terminated)
CH48 7JF (terminated)
CH48 7WR (terminated)
CH48 7JD (terminated)
CH48 7BR (terminated)
CH48 7YY (terminated)
CH48 7JE (terminated)
CH48 8BZ (terminated)
CH48 8BX (terminated)
CH48 8WE (terminated)
CH48 8WX (terminated)
CH48 8AB (terminated)
CH48 8YY (terminated)
CH48 8YZ (terminated)
CH48 8WA (terminated)
CH48 9WE (terminated)
CH48 9YN (terminated)
CH48 9WD (terminated)
CH48 9ZR (terminated)
CH48 9WA (terminated)
CH48 9WB (terminated)
CH48 9YW (terminated)
CH48 9BR (terminated)
CH48 9YY (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaCH48
Ward

Hoylake and Meols

West Kirby and Thurstaston

LTLA22Wirral
UTLA22Wirral
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland

CH48 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

11

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

5

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

2

Other crime

3

Other theft

3

Public order

22

Violence and sexual offences

6

Anti-social behaviour

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Public order

1

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

7

Violence and sexual offences

4

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other theft

6

Public order

5

Violence and sexual offences

4

Anti-social behaviour

4

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

1

Public order

3

Shoplifting

14

Violence and sexual offences

4

Anti-social behaviour

8

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

2

Other crime

1

Other theft

3

Public order

1

Robbery

6

Shoplifting

14

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

3

Other theft

2

Public order

1

Robbery

6

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

8

Violence and sexual offences

1

Anti-social behaviour

5

Criminal damage and arson

3

Other theft

1

Public order

1

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

11

Violence and sexual offences

1

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

5

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

3

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

10

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

1

Burglary

1

Drugs

1

Other theft

3

Public order

8

Shoplifting

15

Violence and sexual offences

6

Anti-social behaviour

2

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other crime

3

Public order

2

Shoplifting

11

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

3

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

2

Other crime

1

Other theft

6

Public order

1

Shoplifting

13

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

3

Burglary

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other theft

6

Public order

1

Robbery

4

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

21

Violence and sexual offences

12

Anti-social behaviour

6

Criminal damage and arson

5

Other theft

8

Public order

2

Robbery

7

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

8

Violence and sexual offences

13

Anti-social behaviour

1

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

3

Other crime

4

Other theft

8

Public order

2

Shoplifting

10

Violence and sexual offences

8

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

5

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

1

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

10

Public order

3

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

2

Vehicle crime

23

Violence and sexual offences

2

Anti-social behaviour

2

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other theft

4

Public order

2

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

9

Violence and sexual offences

2

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other crime

2

Other theft

6

Public order

2

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

17

Violence and sexual offences

2

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

1

Other theft

1

Public order

3

Vehicle crime

13

Violence and sexual offences

CH48 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£360,000.00£250,000.00 - £590,000.004
Flat£112,500.00£112,500.00 - £112,500.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£380,000.00£380,000.00 - £380,000.001
Other£450,000.00£450,000.00 - £450,000.001
Semi-Detached£373,750.00£272,500.00 - £475,000.002
Terraced£258,750.00£237,500.00 - £280,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£577,500.00£450,000.00 - £705,000.002
Flat£77,000.00£77,000.00 - £77,000.001
Semi-Detached£343,333.33£225,000.00 - £575,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£765,000.00£365,000.00 - £1,240,000.003
Flat£175,000.00£100,000.00 - £250,000.002
Semi-Detached£309,750.00£190,000.00 - £550,000.005
Terraced£217,666.67£165,000.00 - £303,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£300,000.00£210,000.00 - £390,000.004
Flat£195,000.00£195,000.00 - £195,000.001
Semi-Detached£206,875.00£160,000.00 - £297,500.004
Terraced£141,500.00£88,000.00 - £195,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£367,000.00£367,000.00 - £367,000.001
Flat£199,500.00£185,000.00 - £223,000.004
Semi-Detached£427,937.50£170,000.00 - £1,060,000.008
Terraced£252,833.33£176,500.00 - £400,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£1,712,000.00£500,000.00 - £3,150,000.005
Flat£197,000.00£147,500.00 - £350,000.0010
Other£1,700,000.00£1,700,000.00 - £1,700,000.002
Semi-Detached£276,045.45£178,000.00 - £422,500.0011
Terraced£192,000.00£192,000.00 - £192,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£577,500.00£475,000.00 - £725,000.004
Semi-Detached£345,000.00£345,000.00 - £345,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£624,400.00£360,000.00 - £1,800,000.006
Flat£85,000.00£70,000.00 - £100,000.002
Semi-Detached£327,000.00£186,000.00 - £469,500.004
Terraced£350,500.00£167,000.00 - £625,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£400,083.33£300,000.00 - £503,000.006
Flat£356,750.00£142,000.00 - £795,000.004
Semi-Detached£264,285.71£160,000.00 - £345,000.007
Terraced£164,750.00£157,000.00 - £172,500.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£604,333.33£289,000.00 - £950,000.009
Flat£160,495.83£86,000.00 - £265,000.008
Semi-Detached£337,466.89£155,000.00 - £750,000.009
Terraced£197,000.00£169,000.00 - £225,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£702,000.00£260,000.00 - £1,125,000.005
Flat£340,535.71£100,000.00 - £525,000.008
Semi-Detached£352,071.43£217,500.00 - £685,000.007
Terraced£212,833.33£125,000.00 - £280,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£695,000.00£420,000.00 - £935,000.003
Flat£485,000.00£485,000.00 - £485,000.001
Other£7,920.00£7,920.00 - £7,920.003
Semi-Detached£249,500.00£195,000.00 - £375,000.0010
Terraced£172,125.00£145,000.00 - £262,000.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£694,923.08£244,000.00 - £1,375,000.0013
Flat£293,200.00£275,000.00 - £356,000.005
Semi-Detached£232,666.67£173,000.00 - £325,000.009
Terraced£170,750.00£120,000.00 - £215,000.008
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£550,791.00£168,000.00 - £770,000.009
Flat£165,000.00£165,000.00 - £165,000.001
Other£1,150,000.00£450,000.00 - £1,850,000.002
Semi-Detached£306,750.00£238,500.00 - £375,000.002
Terraced£205,166.67£123,500.00 - £250,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£785,000.00£235,000.00 - £1,200,000.004
Semi-Detached£266,375.00£197,500.00 - £325,000.003
Terraced£107,000.00£107,000.00 - £107,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£559,375.00£215,000.00 - £885,000.004
Flat£265,197.38£103,750.00 - £490,000.008
Other£277,000.00£277,000.00 - £277,000.001
Semi-Detached£277,765.38£121,000.00 - £510,000.0013
Terraced£267,750.00£114,000.00 - £475,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£774,111.11£286,000.00 - £1,825,000.009
Flat£240,600.00£210,000.00 - £290,000.005
Other£465,000.00£465,000.00 - £465,000.001
Semi-Detached£337,625.00£115,500.00 - £587,000.008
Terraced£208,125.00£142,500.00 - £245,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£473,125.00£215,000.00 - £1,354,000.008
Flat£313,666.67£165,000.00 - £495,000.006
Semi-Detached£265,041.67£170,000.00 - £480,000.0010
Terraced£248,300.00£215,000.00 - £355,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£597,750.00£210,000.00 - £1,075,000.0016
Flat£164,625.00£100,000.00 - £299,000.008
Other£1,890,000.00£280,000.00 - £3,500,000.002
Semi-Detached£563,164.50£150,000.00 - £750,000.0014
Terraced£233,333.33£127,000.00 - £328,000.007
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£804,583.33£220,000.00 - £1,495,000.0012
Flat£243,812.50£95,000.00 - £500,000.008
Semi-Detached£245,653.85£121,500.00 - £735,000.0014
Terraced£297,666.67£170,000.00 - £510,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£1,130,000.00£240,000.00 - £2,500,000.0015
Flat£200,850.00£75,000.00 - £450,000.0010
Other£470,000.00£470,000.00 - £470,000.001
Semi-Detached£282,069.10£115,000.00 - £695,000.0021
Terraced£287,500.00£225,000.00 - £375,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£702,506.25£230,000.00 - £1,300,000.008
Flat£227,157.14£123,000.00 - £280,000.008
Other£62,500.00£62,500.00 - £62,500.001
Semi-Detached£264,100.00£149,950.00 - £545,000.008
Terraced£171,812.50£53,000.00 - £780,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£682,105.56£399,950.00 - £1,175,000.009
Flat£194,464.29£123,500.00 - £455,000.008
Other£344,000.00£268,000.00 - £420,000.002
Semi-Detached£404,500.00£160,000.00 - £890,000.0011
Terraced£241,666.67£165,000.00 - £365,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£793,053.57£238,000.00 - £2,000,000.008
Flat£243,250.00£85,000.00 - £318,000.003
Other£753,000.00£290,000.00 - £1,430,000.005
Semi-Detached£297,191.92£158,000.00 - £565,000.0013
Terraced£341,250.00£267,500.00 - £415,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£663,544.44£210,000.00 - £1,150,000.0018
Flat£306,666.67£115,000.00 - £450,000.006
Other£365,000.00£365,000.00 - £365,000.001
Semi-Detached£284,193.08£150,000.00 - £650,000.0014
Terraced£224,150.00£111,500.00 - £375,000.0010
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£473,100.00£165,000.00 - £780,500.005
Flat£345,250.00£155,000.00 - £465,000.007
Other£170,000.00£170,000.00 - £170,000.001
Semi-Detached£232,602.27£150,000.00 - £530,000.0012
Terraced£207,416.67£153,000.00 - £283,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£493,299.50£205,000.00 - £825,000.0010
Flat£143,000.00£78,000.00 - £225,000.006
Semi-Detached£307,200.00£155,000.00 - £485,000.0010
Terraced£209,000.00£170,000.00 - £249,000.003
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
West Kirby Primary SchoolPrimary, Good273 3-11CH485EQ
Black Horse Hill Infant SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement171 3-7CH486DR
Black Horse Hill Junior SchoolPrimary, Good204 7-11CH486DR
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding431 4-11CH483JT
West Kirby Residential SchoolSpecial, Outstanding96 5-19CH485DH
St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good177 4-11CH48HX
Lache Primary SchoolPrimary, Good220 3-11CH48HX
West Kirby Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good1268 11-18CH485DP
Hilbre High SchoolSecondary, Good1164 11-18CH486EQ
Calday Grange Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good1557 11-18CH488GG
Amenities
  • Hillbark Hotel, CH48 1NP
  • Peel Hey Guest House, CH48 1PP
  • Redacre, CH48 7EN
  • Superdrug, CH48 4HL
  • MP Food & Wine, CH48 6DP
  • CannaBloom, CH48BU
  • A I Roberts, CH48 4HL
  • Bargain Booze, CH48 0RA
  • Caldy Sports Club, CH48 1NX
  • Caldy Sports Club, CH48 1NX
  • Crosville Employees Social Club, CH48 4HA
  • Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons, CH48 4EF
  • The Ridger, CH48 9XW
  • The Courtyard, CH48 1NP
  • The Farmers Arms, CH48 1NJ
  • 625, CH48 0RE
  • Andre's, CH48 0RF
  • Aubergine Cafe, CH48 4HL
  • Aldi, CH48 5EX
  • Gerrards Confectioners, CH48 4HL
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, CH48 0QA
  • Artisan Gelato, CH48 4HA
  • Cheungs Supper Bar, CH48 6DP
  • Fu Lam, CH48 4DY
  • Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering, CH48 0QB
  • Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour, CH48 0QA
  • Abbeyfield Lear House, CH48 5DT
  • Caldy Manor Care Home, CH48 2HY
  • Riversdale Nursing Home, CH48 4EZ
  • Small Steps Day Nursery, CH48 5HE
  • The Dales Care Home, CH48 5HW
  • Motion Events, CH48 1NX
  • Motion Events, CH48 3HZ
  • Cookies by Cal and Jenn, CH48 7HR
  • Avalon School, CH48 2HE
  • St Bridgets CE Primary School, CH48 3JT
  • West Kirby Grammar School For Girls, CH48 5DP
  • West Kirby School and College, CH48 5DH
  • Black Horse Hill Infant School, CH48 6DR