Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

GREYSTOKE CLOSE, CH49 0UJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYSTOKE CLOSE, CH49 0UJ.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, CH49 0UJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CH49 0UJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greystoke Close, 0.5km from Upton Meadow in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH49 0UJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0UJ are sourced from Output Area E00037018 (shared with 11 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 0UJ. 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 / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

CH49 0UJ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order20
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Upton Hall School FCJ

Outstanding988 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils0.4 km
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Overchurch Junior School

Requires Improvement354 pupils0.7 km
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Overchurch Infant School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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Gilbrook School

Outstanding60 pupils0.8 km
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Hayfield School

Good125 pupils1.0 km
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Brookdale Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Meadowside School

Requires Improvement97 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Hursts Bakery0.1 km
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Toppies0.8 km
  • Heseltine Butchers0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Jade1.0 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.1 km
  • The Little Butty Box0.7 km
  • Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.2 km
  • Noya0.2 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.1 km
  • Silver City0.1 km
  • Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Overchurch0.9 km
  • Eagle & Crown0.2 km
  • Gravesberie Inn0.6 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.2 km
  • Upton Cricket Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton1.1 km
  • Leasowe2.8 km
  • Moreton (Merseyside)2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Greystoke Close0.1 km
  • Newton Way0.1 km
  • Sullivan Avenue0.1 km
  • Ford Road0.2 km
  • Tinas Way0.2 km