Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

MERRILLS LANE, CH49 0UA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRILLS LANE, CH49 0UA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

385

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CH49 0UA's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

CH49 0UA is a sought-after residential area on Merrills Lane, 0.5km 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 0UA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0UA are sourced from Output Area E00037008 (shared with 22 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 0UA. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 480,000

1 sales · Mean £ 480,000

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

CH49 0UA has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils0.5 km
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Upton Hall School FCJ

Outstanding988 pupils0.6 km
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Gilbrook School

Outstanding60 pupils0.8 km
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Overchurch Infant School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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Overchurch Junior School

Requires Improvement354 pupils0.8 km
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Hayfield School

Good125 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km
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Fender Primary School

Good238 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Hursts Bakery0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Western Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Kerala Kitchen0.5 km
  • Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.4 km
  • Noya0.4 km
  • St Mary's Church Hall0.4 km
  • The Nest - Eagle & Crown0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.5 km
  • Silver City0.5 km
  • Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Village Fryers0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Eagle & Crown0.4 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.5 km
  • Upton Cricket Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton0.5 km
  • Leasowe2.6 km
  • Bidston2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wroxham Drive0.1 km
  • Ford Drive0.1 km
  • Ford Drive0.1 km
  • Upton By-Pass0.3 km
  • The Warren0.3 km