Area Analysis Wirral, North West

CH49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH49 postcode area.

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Population

16,575

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,467 /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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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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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.

home £221,194 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1578
Anti-social behaviour549
Public order453
Criminal damage and arson281
Other theft181

school Local Schools

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Fender Primary School

Good238 pupils
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Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre

Outstanding113 pupils
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Greasby Infant School

Good219 pupils
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Brookdale Primary School

Good210 pupils
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Overchurch Infant School

Good299 pupils
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Overchurch Junior School

Requires Improvement354 pupils
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Woodchurch CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Hoole Road Hub Social Supermarket
  • Arrowe Stores
  • Bargain Booze
  • Bargain Booze
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Greave Dunning
  • The Irby Mill
  • Arrowe Park Golf Club
  • Arrowe Park Hotel
  • Coach And Horses
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Annabelle's
  • ground fit
  • Lean On Me Meal Prep
  • Activity For All LTD
  • Arrowe Park Hospital & The Retreat
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda
  • Co-Op Late Shop
  • Morrisons Daily
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Arrowe Kebab House
  • China City
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Golden Dinner
  • Golden Fry No 2
  • + 18 more