Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1HQ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

340

cake
Avg Age

56

payments
Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

work
Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: CH47 1HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

CH47 1HQ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £168k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 49.5% year-on-year.

home £168,750 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH47 1HQ 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.

For families considering a move, CH47 1HQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 49.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH47 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00036467 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH47 1HQ. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,000

11 sales · Mean £ 202,722

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH47 1HQ has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

P

Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.9 km
P

West Kirby Primary School

Good273 pupils1.5 km
S

West Kirby Grammar School

Good1268 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Fahys Bakers0.5 km
  • Hoylake Main Post Office0.5 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Honest to Goodness0.4 km
  • Churn and Chill Ltd0.5 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hoylake Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Hoylake Lights0.6 km
  • Montrose Court Restaurant0.3 km
  • Plasterers Arms0.5 km
  • Hoylake Social Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bank Cafe0.5 km
  • Flavours0.5 km
  • Full House Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Nine Leaves0.4 km
  • Scrandos by True Chef0.6 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Ali's Kebab Pizza House0.7 km
  • Burger Joe0.8 km
  • Hoylake Spice0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hoylake0.4 km
  • Manor Road0.9 km
  • West Kirby2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hoylake Station0.4 km
  • Hoylake Station0.4 km
  • Hoylake Rail Station0.4 km
  • Albert Road0.4 km
  • Hoylake Rail Station0.4 km