CH47 1HF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Kings Gap in Hoylake. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH47, CH47 1HF offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 87% 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 £468k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH47 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00036467 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1HF.
340
56
£ 45,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH47 1HF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 56, 87% owned. CH47 1HF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £468k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH47 1HF. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 580,000
2 sales · Mean £ 580,000
Flat
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 373,333
Terraced
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH47 1HF 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Fahys Bakers0.5 km
- Hoylake Main Post Office0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Honest to Goodness0.5 km
- Churn and Chill Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hoylake Conservative Club0.6 km
- Hoylake Lights0.6 km
- Montrose Court Restaurant0.3 km
- Plasterers Arms0.5 km
- Hoylake Social Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Bank Cafe0.5 km
- Flavours0.5 km
- Full House Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- Nine Leaves0.5 km
- Scrandos by True Chef0.6 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Ali's Kebab Pizza House0.6 km
- Burger Joe0.7 km
- Hoylake Spice0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hoylake0.5 km
- Manor Road0.9 km
- Meols2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hoylake Station0.4 km
- Hoylake Station0.4 km
- Albert Road0.5 km
- Alderley Road0.5 km
- Hoylake Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CH471HF · Data under Open Government Licence