CH49 0TS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wroxham Drive, 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 0TS offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, down 8.9% year-on-year. 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 0TS are sourced from Output Area E00037016 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WROXHAM DRIVE, CH49 0TS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WROXHAM DRIVE, CH49 0TS.
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 0TS spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0TS. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 326,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0TS has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Overchurch Infant School
Overchurch Junior School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Hayfield School
Fender Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Hursts Bakery0.4 km
- Lees Pharmacy1.0 km
- Sayers1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Kerala Kitchen0.4 km
- The Little Butty Box0.9 km
- Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.4 km
- Noya0.4 km
- St Mary's Church Hall0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.4 km
- Silver City0.4 km
- Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.4 km
- Horse And Jockey0.5 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.6 km
- Leasowe2.8 km
- Bidston3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wroxham Drive0.1 km
- Ford Drive0.2 km
- Ford Drive0.3 km
- Camden Mews0.3 km
- Salacre Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490TS · Data under Open Government Licence