CH48 0RA is a safe, established residential area on Banks Road, 0.2km from Kirby, West in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For families considering a move, CH48 0RA represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0RA are sourced from Output Area E00036466 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKS ROAD, CH48 0RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKS ROAD, CH48 0RA.
256
47
£ 43,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 0RA 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
CH48 0RA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0RA. 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
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
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 0RA has low crime rates — 39 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
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- One Stop Shop0.1 km
- R Hinton & Son Butchers0.2 km
- The Bakehouse West0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.6 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.2 km
- LATERAL0.1 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.2 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Magic 30.1 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.2 km
- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
- Karma Indian Food0.4 km
- The Grange Chippy0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redacre0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.0 km
- Crosville Employees Social Club0.4 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.3 km
- The White Lion0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.4 km
- Hoylake2.3 km
- Manor Road2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dunraven Road0.1 km
- Shrewsbury Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Dee Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH480RA · Data under Open Government Licence