CH49 0UP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newton Way, 0.5km from Upton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH49 0UP 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0UP are sourced from Output Area E00037018 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON WAY, CH49 0UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON WAY, CH49 0UP.
303
44
£ 41,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, CH49 0UP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0UP. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 164,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0UP has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Upton Hall School FCJ
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Overchurch Infant School
Overchurch Junior School
Gilbrook School
Hayfield School
Brookdale Primary School
Meadowside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Hursts Bakery0.1 km
- Toppies1.0 km
- Heseltine Butchers0.2 km
- Kibesh Food and Wine Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Kerala Kitchen0.1 km
- The Little Butty Box0.8 km
- Bake My Day0.2 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Shah Jalal0.1 km
- + 9 more
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 Scrumptious1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.1 km
- Gravesberie Inn0.7 km
- Horse And Jockey0.1 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.2 km
- The Overchurch0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton1.0 km
- Leasowe2.6 km
- Moreton (Merseyside)2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Newton Way0.0 km
- Ford Road0.1 km
- Tinas Way0.1 km
- Salacre Lane0.2 km
- Greystoke Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490UP · Data under Open Government Licence