CH49 0TD 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH49, CH49 0TD offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 0TD are sourced from Output Area E00037016 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD ROAD, CH49 0TD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD ROAD, CH49 0TD.
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
No single demographic signal dominates CH49 0TD — age 44, 81% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0TD. 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
£ 273,974
2 sales · Mean £ 273,974
Detached
£ 409,000
1 sales · Mean £ 409,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0TD has low crime rates — 29 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
Upton Hall School FCJ
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Gilbrook School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overchurch Infant School
Overchurch Junior School
Hayfield School
Fender Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Hursts Bakery0.5 km
- Lees Pharmacy1.0 km
- Sayers1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Kerala Kitchen0.5 km
- The Little Butty Box1.0 km
- Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.4 km
- Noya0.5 km
- St Mary's Church Hall0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.5 km
- Silver City0.5 km
- Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Truly Scrumptious1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.5 km
- Horse And Jockey0.5 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.5 km
- Leasowe2.7 km
- Bidston2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wroxham Drive0.1 km
- Ford Drive0.1 km
- Ford Drive0.2 km
- Upton By-Pass0.3 km
- Camden Mews0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490TD · Data under Open Government Licence