CH49 0XD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rake Close, 0.7km from Upton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH49 0XD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, down 19.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0XD are sourced from Output Area E00037017 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAKE CLOSE, CH49 0XD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAKE CLOSE, CH49 0XD.
288
41
£ 41,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH49 0XD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CH49 0XD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 46% 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. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0XD. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,425
4 sales · Mean £ 146,587
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 164,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0XD has low crime rates — 41 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
Gilbrook School
Overchurch Infant School
Overchurch Junior School
Meadowside School
Hayfield School
Fender Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Hursts Bakery0.2 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Toppies0.7 km
- Heseltine Butchers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Kerala Kitchen0.2 km
- The Little Butty Box0.6 km
- Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.3 km
- Noya0.3 km
- St Mary's Church Hall0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.2 km
- Silver City0.2 km
- Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.3 km
- Gravesberie Inn0.8 km
- Horse And Jockey0.3 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.9 km
- Leasowe2.9 km
- Moreton (Merseyside)3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sullivan Avenue0.1 km
- Greystoke Close0.1 km
- Salacre Lane0.3 km
- Newton Way0.3 km
- Ford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490XD · Data under Open Government Licence