CH49 0TB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ford Road, 0.6km from Upton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0TB are sourced from Output Area E00037016 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD ROAD, CH49 0TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD ROAD, CH49 0TB.
299
44
£ 33,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH49 0TB spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0TB. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 187,500
6 sales · Mean £ 203,833
Terraced
£ 199,950
1 sales · Mean £ 199,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0TB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Upton Hall School FCJ
Gilbrook School
Hillside Primary School
Hayfield School
Fender Primary School
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Our Happy Hub, St Andrew's Centre1.0 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.7 km
- Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.6 km
- Noya0.6 km
- St Anselms Sports Ground0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Hursts Bakery0.7 km
- Lees Pharmacy1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.7 km
- Silver City0.7 km
- Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Village Fryers0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.6 km
- Horse And Jockey0.7 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.3 km
- Leasowe2.7 km
- Bidston2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ford Drive0.0 km
- Ford Drive0.1 km
- Upton By-Pass0.1 km
- Ford Road0.1 km
- Wroxham Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490TB · Data under Open Government Licence