Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

ASHTON DRIVE, CH48 0RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON DRIVE, CH48 0RQ.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH48 0RQ 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH48 0RQ — age 47, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH48 0RQ is a safe, established residential area on Ashton Drive, 0.1km from Kirby, West in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For serious buyers, CH48 0RQ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0RQ are sourced from Output Area E00036466 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 0RQ. 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

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

5 sales · Mean £ 355,200

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

CH48 0RQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour38
Violence and sexual offences37
Shoplifting18
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils0.5 km
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West Kirby Residential School

Outstanding96 pupils0.7 km
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West Kirby Grammar School

Good1268 pupils1.0 km
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West Kirby Primary School

Good273 pupils1.0 km
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Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils1.3 km
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Black Horse Hill Infant School

Requires Improvement171 pupils1.5 km
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Black Horse Hill Junior School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.5 km
  • Kukulicious.co.uk0.1 km
  • LATERAL0.1 km
  • Small Steps Early Years Centre0.2 km
  • The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Magic 30.1 km
  • Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.1 km
  • Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.5 km
  • Karma Indian Food0.5 km
  • The Grange Chippy0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Redacre0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • West Kirby Social Club0.1 km
  • Crosville Employees Social Club0.5 km
  • Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.4 km
  • The White Lion0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Gerrards Confectioners0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Kirby0.4 km
  • Hoylake2.3 km
  • Manor Road2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Road0.1 km
  • Shrewsbury Road0.1 km
  • Dunraven Road0.2 km
  • North Road0.3 km
  • Mostyn Avenue0.3 km