Area Analysis Wirral, North West

CH48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH48 postcode area.

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Population

7,980

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH48 — age 48, 78% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £357k.

home £357,441 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH48 is a postcode district in Wirral, North West, covering 505 active and 119 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CH48 (28%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CH48 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CH48 are around £357k, down 0.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CH48 at 137 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CH48 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences416
Anti-social behaviour178
Public order115
Criminal damage and arson110
Shoplifting83

school Local Schools

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West Kirby Primary School

Good273 pupils
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Black Horse Hill Infant School

Requires Improvement171 pupils
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Black Horse Hill Junior School

Good204 pupils
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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils
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West Kirby Residential School

Outstanding96 pupils
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Good177 pupils
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Lache Primary School

Good220 pupils
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West Kirby Grammar School

Good1268 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hillbark Hotel
  • Peel Hey Guest House
  • Redacre
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Superdrug
  • MP Food & Wine
  • A I Roberts
  • Bargain Booze
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Caldy Sports Club
  • Caldy Sports Club
  • Crosville Employees Social Club
  • Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons
  • The Ridger
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Tea Shop In The Park
  • The Good Hood
  • The Marigold Fisheries Restaurant
  • The Nook Cafe
  • The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Gerrards Confectioners
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Artisan Gelato
  • Cheungs Supper Bar
  • Fu Lam
  • Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering
  • Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour
  • + 4 more