Is CH48 1LJ a safe place to live?

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

What is the population of CH48 1LJ?

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

Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CALDY ROAD, CH48 1LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALDY ROAD, CH48 1LJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (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 1LJ 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

No single demographic signal dominates CH48 1LJ — age 49, 94% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CH48 1LJ is a sought-after residential area on Caldy Road, 1.0km from The Vron in Caldy. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CH48 1LJ 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 1LJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

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

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils1.2 km

Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School

Outstanding1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Caldy Sports Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

West Kirby2.7 km
Hoylake3.8 km
Manor Road4.1 km

Bus Stops

Telegraph Road0.1 km
Column Road0.2 km
Montgomery Hill0.2 km
Croft Drive East0.3 km
Grange Cross Lane0.4 km