Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

MAVIS DRIVE, CH49 0UW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAVIS DRIVE, CH49 0UW.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

40

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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: CH49 0UW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CH49 0UW is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 32.3% year-on-year.

home £208,269 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH49 0UW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mavis Drive, 0.3km from Arrowe Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 32.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0UW are sourced from Output Area E00185159 (shared with 8 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 0UW. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

12 sales · Mean £ 186,149

Terraced

£ 161,250

2 sales · Mean £ 161,250

Detached

£ 184,250

2 sales · Mean £ 184,250

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

Crime around CH49 0UW is moderate at 54 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson24
Shoplifting16

school Local Schools

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Gilbrook School

Outstanding60 pupils0.3 km
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Meadowside School

Requires Improvement97 pupils0.6 km
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Woodchurch CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.7 km
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Upton Hall School FCJ

Outstanding988 pupils0.9 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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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils1.0 km
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Brookdale Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Arrowe Stores0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Hursts Bakery0.7 km
  • Lees Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Sayers0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Cathys0.9 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Little Butty Box0.3 km
  • Activity For All LTD0.8 km
  • Arrowe Park Hospital & The Retreat0.8 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Mario Pizza0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Golden Dinner0.8 km
  • Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.7 km
  • Silver City0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Woodchurch Hotel0.9 km
  • Eagle & Crown0.8 km
  • Gravesberie Inn1.0 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.8 km
  • Upton Cricket Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton1.2 km
  • Leasowe3.4 km
  • Moreton (Merseyside)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeswood Road0.1 km
  • Leeswood Road0.1 km
  • Arrowe Brook Road0.2 km
  • Arrowe Park Road0.2 km
  • Arrowe Brook Road0.3 km