CH44 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street, 0.4km from South Egremont in Wallasey. Administratively it sits within Liscard ward and the Wallasey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH44 0BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CH44 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00036573 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION STREET, CH44 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, CH44 0BL.
249
44
£ 29,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH44 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH44 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 24.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH44 0BL. The average age is 43.7. 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
£ 105,000
10 sales · Mean £ 104,750
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 119,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH44 0BL is moderate at 55 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
Egremont Primary School
Somerville Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
Somerville Nursery School
Liscard Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Kingsway Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- B & M Bargains0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Best One Food and Wine0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Campbell Chemist0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Rose & Crown1.0 km
- Royal Naval Club0.6 km
- St Josephs Parish Centre0.8 km
- The Sandbank0.7 km
- Queens Arms0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- BJ's Cafe0.7 km
- Jeanie's Cafe0.9 km
- Ma's Country Kitchen0.7 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Mezze Restaurant0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- As "U" Like It0.6 km
- Beryls0.4 km
- Beryls 21.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.3 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lord Nelson0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkenhead North2.3 km
- Birkenhead Park2.3 km
- Wallasey2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Parkside0.2 km
- Church Street0.2 km
- Union Street0.3 km
- Rice Lane0.3 km
- Church Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH440BL · Data under Open Government Licence