Is CH48 1LF a safe place to live?

Yes, CH48 1LF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CH48 1LF?

The average property price in CH48 1LF is currently around £670k.

What is the population of CH48 1LF?

The population for the CH48 1LF area is approximately 378 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BOUNDARY ROAD, CH48 1LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUNDARY ROAD, CH48 1LF.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH48 1LF 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.

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9/10

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10/10

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2/10

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5/10

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1/10

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10/10

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6/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

CH48 1LF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £670k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £670k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH48 1LF is a sought-after residential area on Boundary Road, 0.5km from Caldy 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 1LF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £670k. 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 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00036809 (shared with 40 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 1LF. 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

White / British90.7%

Asian / British Asian4.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.3%

Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 3%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 591,500

6 sales · Mean £ 584,166

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CH48 1LF 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.

Burglary1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils0.3 km

West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils1.0 km

Hilbre High School

Good1164 pupils1.1 km

Black Horse Hill Infant School

Requires Improvement171 pupils1.4 km

Black Horse Hill Junior School

Good204 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Hickory's Smokehouse0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
Newton Post Office0.9 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Redacre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

West Kirby1.7 km
Hoylake3.0 km
Manor Road3.4 km

Bus Stops

Pine Tree Drive0.1 km
Boundary Road0.1 km
Fleck Lane0.2 km
Caldy Grammar School0.3 km
Caldy Grammar School0.3 km