CH48 1LB is a sought-after residential area on Fleck Lane, 0.5km from The Old Village in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH48, CH48 1LB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £563k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00036809 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLECK LANE, CH48 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLECK LANE, CH48 1LB.
378
46
£ 56,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 1LB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH48 1LB combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£563k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £563k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 1LB. The average age is 45.5. 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
£ 408,500
5 sales · Mean £ 417,090
Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CH48 1LB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Calday Grange Grammar School
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Hilbre High School
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Newton Post Office0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redacre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby1.6 km
- Hoylake2.9 km
- Manor Road3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fleck Lane0.1 km
- Pine Tree Drive0.2 km
- Boundary Road0.2 km
- Caldy Grammar School0.3 km
- Caldy Grammar School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH481LB · Data under Open Government Licence