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.
CH48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH48 postcode area.
7,980
48
£ 46,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
West Kirby Primary School
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
West Kirby Residential School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Lache Primary School
West Kirby Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hillbark Hotel
- Peel Hey Guest House
- Redacre
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Superdrug
- MP Food & Wine
- A I Roberts
- Bargain Booze
- Boots UK Ltd
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Caldy Sports Club
- Caldy Sports Club
- Crosville Employees Social Club
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons
- The Ridger
- + 2 more
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi
- Gerrards Confectioners
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Artisan Gelato
- Cheungs Supper Bar
- Fu Lam
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering
- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour
- + 4 more
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