Is CH48 1LH a safe place to live?

Yes, CH48 1LH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CH48 1LH?

The average property price in CH48 1LH is currently around £1.2M.

What is the population of CH48 1LH?

The population for the CH48 1LH area is approximately 338 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

COLUMN ROAD, CH48 1LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLUMN ROAD, CH48 1LH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

338

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH48 1LH 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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9/10

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5/10

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10/10

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8/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CH48 1LH's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 48.5% year-on-year.

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

CH48 1LH is a sought-after residential area on Column Road, 0.8km from Caldy in Caldy. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH48, CH48 1LH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 48.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH48 1LH are sourced from Output Area E00036938 (shared with 43 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 1LH. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 830,000

4 sales · Mean £ 992,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CH48 1LH has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Burglary1

school Local Schools

Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils0.5 km

Hilbre High School

Good1164 pupils1.1 km

West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils1.3 km

Black Horse Hill Infant School

Requires Improvement171 pupils1.5 km

Black Horse Hill Junior School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Ridger1.0 km
Caldy Sports Club0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Newton Post Office0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

West Kirby2.0 km
Hoylake3.2 km
Manor Road3.5 km

Bus Stops

Column Road0.1 km
Column Road0.2 km
Boundary Road0.3 km
Pine Tree Drive0.3 km
Grange Cross Lane0.3 km