Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CROFT DRIVE EAST, CH48 1LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT DRIVE EAST, CH48 1LS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH48 1LS 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CH48 1LS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CH48 1LS is a sought-after residential area on Croft Drive East, 0.6km from The Vron 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 1LS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for CH48 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00036895 (shared with 29 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 1LS. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 1,150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,130,000

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

CH48 1LS has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Caldy Sports Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Food by Pickled Walnut Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Kirby2.6 km
  • Hoylake4.1 km
  • Manor Road4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Caldy Wood0.5 km
  • Croft Drive East0.5 km