Is L49 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in L49 are higher than average, at 224 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in L49?

The average property price in L49 is currently around £139k.

What is the population of L49?

The population for the L49 area is approximately 12,888 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Wirral, North West

L49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L49 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

12,888

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,920 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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8/10

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8/10

workEmployment

5/10

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1/10

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5/10

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8/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L49 spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £139k. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

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

L49 is a postcode district in Wirral, North West, covering 0 active and 714 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in L49 are around £139k, down 10.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L49 at 224 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full L49 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 Asian2.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%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 offences1271

Anti-social behaviour426

Public order395

Criminal damage and arson242

Other theft121

school Local Schools

Florence Melly Community Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils