CH49 is a postcode district in Wirral, North West, covering 663 active and 112 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CH49 (23%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CH49 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CH49 are around £221k, down 13.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CH49 at 218 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 CH49 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CH49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH49 postcode area.
16,575
44
£ 37,467 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH49's 67% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £221k. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.
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
Fender Primary School
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
Greasby Infant School
Brookdale Primary School
Overchurch Infant School
Overchurch Junior School
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Hoole Road Hub Social Supermarket
- Arrowe Stores
- Bargain Booze
- Bargain Booze
- Boots UK Ltd
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Greave Dunning
- The Irby Mill
- Arrowe Park Golf Club
- Arrowe Park Hotel
- Coach And Horses
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Annabelle's
- ground fit
- Lean On Me Meal Prep
- Activity For All LTD
- Arrowe Park Hospital & The Retreat
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda
- Co-Op Late Shop
- Morrisons Daily
- Sainsbury's
- Sainsbury's
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Arrowe Kebab House
- China City
- Domino's Pizza
- Golden Dinner
- Golden Fry No 2
- + 18 more
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Area Profile: CH49 · Data under Open Government Licence