CH48 0RE 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 renters and young professionals, CH48 0RE offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0RE are sourced from Output Area E00036465 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKS ROAD, CH48 0RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKS ROAD, CH48 0RE.
285
46
£ 43,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 0RE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH48 0RE's 58% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 0RE. The average age is 45.8. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,250
6 sales · Mean £ 165,666
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 0RE has low crime rates — 42 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 St Bridget's CofE Primary School
West Kirby Grammar School
West Kirby Primary School
Calday Grange Grammar School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Black Horse Hill Infant 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 West0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.7 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.3 km
- LATERAL0.2 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.3 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Magic 30.2 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.2 km
- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
- Karma Indian Food0.4 km
- The Grange Chippy0.3 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 Club0.4 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.3 km
- The White Lion0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.3 km
- Hoylake2.2 km
- Manor Road2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dunraven Road0.0 km
- North Road0.1 km
- Shrewsbury Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Dee Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH480RE · Data under Open Government Licence