CH48 0QE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandlea Park, 0.5km from Kirby, West in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH48, CH48 0QE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £446k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0QE are sourced from Output Area E00036462 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDLEA PARK, CH48 0QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDLEA PARK, CH48 0QE.
248
54
£ 43,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH48 0QE spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 0QE. The average age is 53.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 422,500
4 sales · Mean £ 451,500
Flat
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 0QE has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Kirby Residential School
West Kirby Grammar School
West Kirby Primary School
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- A I Roberts0.2 km
- Colin Lunt Greengrocer0.2 km
- Cosmic News0.3 km
- Go Local, Martins0.2 km
- M&Co Food0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.4 km
- Crosville Employees Social Club0.2 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.3 km
- The White Lion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- 6250.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Figo's Mediterranean Kitchen0.4 km
- Forza0.2 km
- Grand Ave0.2 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.1 km
- Karma Indian Food0.2 km
- The Grange Chippy0.4 km
- West Kirby Grill0.2 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.3 km
- Hoylake2.0 km
- Manor Road2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dee Lane0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
- West Kirby Rail Station0.3 km
- Bridge Road0.3 km
- Lingdale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH480QE · Data under Open Government Licence