CH48 0QZ is a safe, established residential area on Shrewsbury Road, 0.3km from Kirby, West in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH48, CH48 0QZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0QZ are sourced from Output Area E00036466 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH48 0QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH48 0QZ.
256
47
£ 43,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 0QZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH48 0QZ — age 47, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £405k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 0QZ. The average age is 46.7. 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
£ 405,000
3 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 0QZ has low crime rates — 37 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 St Bridget's CofE Primary School
West Kirby Residential School
West Kirby Grammar School
West Kirby Primary School
Calday Grange Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- One Stop Shop0.1 km
- R Hinton & Son Butchers0.1 km
- The Bakehouse West0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.7 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.2 km
- LATERAL0.1 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.2 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.4 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Magic 30.1 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.1 km
- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Karma Indian Food0.5 km
- The Grange Chippy0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redacre0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.1 km
- Crosville Employees Social Club0.5 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.5 km
- The White Lion0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.5 km
- Hoylake2.4 km
- Manor Road3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Dunraven Road0.2 km
- North Road0.3 km
- Mostyn Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH480QZ · Data under Open Government Licence