CH48 0RX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hoscote Park, 0.4km 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 0RX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 4.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0RX are sourced from Output Area E00036463 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOSCOTE PARK, CH48 0RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOSCOTE PARK, CH48 0RX.
266
52
£ 43,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 0RX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CH48 0RX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 79% 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. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 0RX. The average age is 51.6. 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
Flat
£ 299,000
8 sales · Mean £ 302,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH48 0RX is moderate at 53 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- One Stop Shop0.3 km
- R Hinton & Son Butchers0.4 km
- The Bakehouse West0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.9 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.4 km
- LATERAL0.3 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.4 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.6 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Magic 30.3 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.4 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- Redacre1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.2 km
- Crosville Employees Social Club0.3 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.4 km
- The White Lion0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 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
- North Road0.2 km
- Dunraven Road0.2 km
- Dee Lane0.2 km
- Shrewsbury Road0.3 km
- Church Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH480RX · Data under Open Government Licence