Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

GRAFTON DRIVE, CH49 0TX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAFTON DRIVE, CH49 0TX.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CH49 0TX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CH49 0TX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grafton Drive, 0.6km from Upton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH49 0TX represents 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 0TX are sourced from Output Area E00037016 (shared with 13 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 0TX. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 262,475

10 sales · Mean £ 270,345

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

CH49 0TX has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Upton Hall School FCJ

Outstanding988 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils0.6 km
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Gilbrook School

Outstanding60 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good170 pupils0.8 km
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Fender Primary School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre

Outstanding113 pupils0.9 km
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Overchurch Junior School

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.0 km
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Overchurch Infant School

Good299 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Hursts Bakery0.5 km
  • Lees Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Sayers0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Kerala Kitchen0.5 km
  • The Little Butty Box1.0 km
  • Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.5 km
  • Noya0.5 km
  • St Mary's Church Hall0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Dinner1.0 km
  • Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.5 km
  • Silver City0.5 km
  • Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Eagle & Crown0.5 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.6 km
  • Upton Cricket Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton0.5 km
  • Leasowe2.8 km
  • Bidston3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wroxham Drive0.1 km
  • Ford Drive0.2 km
  • Ford Drive0.2 km
  • Camden Mews0.2 km
  • Benedict Close0.3 km