Is L48 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in L48 are higher than average, at 165 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in L48?

The average property price in L48 is currently around £146k.

What is the population of L48?

The population for the L48 area is approximately 6,900 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Wirral, North West

L48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L48 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

6,900

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10

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5/10

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3/10

workEmployment

3/10

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1/10

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9/10

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8/10

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10/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L48 — age 48, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £146k. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.

home £146,022 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L48 is a postcode district in Wirral, North West, covering 0 active and 576 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in L48 are around £146k, up 24.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L48 at 165 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 L48 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%

Asian / British Asian1.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences384

Anti-social behaviour246

Public order128

Other theft99

Criminal damage and arson89

school Local Schools

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils