Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CH49 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH49 0AB.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH49 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CH49 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CH49 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Arrowe Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH49 0AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00185148 (shared with 139 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 CH49 0AB. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CH49 0AB is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order24
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

A

Gilbrook School

Outstanding60 pupils0.6 km
A

Meadowside School

Requires Improvement97 pupils0.8 km
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Woodchurch CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.9 km
P

Brookdale Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Upton Hall School FCJ

Outstanding988 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils1.1 km
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Fender Primary School

Good238 pupils1.2 km
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Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre

Outstanding113 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Arrowe Stores1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Hursts Bakery0.8 km
  • Toppies0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Jade1.0 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Little Butty Box0.0 km
  • Siam0.8 km
  • Activity For All LTD0.5 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.8 km
  • Silver City0.8 km
  • Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Eagle & Crown0.9 km
  • Gravesberie Inn0.8 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.9 km
  • Upton Cricket Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton1.5 km
  • Leasowe3.4 km
  • Moreton (Merseyside)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeswood Road0.2 km
  • Arrowe Commerical Park0.2 km
  • Leeswood Road0.2 km
  • Arrowe Park Road0.2 km
  • Arrowe Brook Road0.3 km