CH47 1HE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Kings Gap, 1.4km from Hoylake in Hoylake. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For serious buyers, CH47 1HE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH47 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00036439 (shared with 270 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1HE.
398
57
£ 45,800 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH47 1HE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, CH47 1HE is established retirement territory. With £700k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH47 1HE. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
Semi-Detached
£ 695,000
1 sales · Mean £ 695,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH47 1HE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
West Kirby Primary School
West Kirby Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Hoylake Fisheries0.6 km
- Hoylake Shop N Drive1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hoylake Social Club0.6 km
- Lake Hotel0.4 km
- Montrose Court Restaurant0.1 km
- Plasterers Arms0.5 km
- Hoylake Conservative Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Charelles Cafe0.7 km
- Golden Tiger0.6 km
- Golden Tiger0.6 km
- Mrs T's0.6 km
- Popsy's0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
- Ali's Kebab Pizza House0.6 km
- Burger Joe0.7 km
- Hoylake Spice0.6 km
- Kowloon0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hoylake0.2 km
- Manor Road0.8 km
- West Kirby2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hoylake Station0.1 km
- Hoylake Station0.2 km
- Hoylake Rail Station0.2 km
- Albert Road0.2 km
- Hoylake Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH471HE · Data under Open Government Licence