Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

UNION STREET, CH44 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, CH44 0BW.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH44 0BW 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in CH44 0BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CH44 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street, 0.3km from Egremont in Wallasey. Administratively it sits within Liscard ward and the Wallasey constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH44 0BW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.3% 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00036573 (shared with 19 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 CH44 0BW. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 108,000

4 sales · Mean £ 99,875

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

Crime around CH44 0BW is moderate at 57 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 offences233
Anti-social behaviour68
Criminal damage and arson64
Public order44
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Egremont Primary School

Good279 pupils0.1 km
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Somerville Primary School

Good508 pupils0.5 km
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Liscard Primary School

Outstanding728 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Somerville Nursery School

Good72 pupils0.8 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good260 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsway Primary School

Good161 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good378 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Royal Naval Club0.7 km
  • St Josephs Parish Centre0.8 km
  • The Sandbank0.7 km
  • Queens Arms0.9 km
  • Saddle Inn0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • BJ's Cafe0.7 km
  • Jeanie's Cafe0.9 km
  • Ma's Country Kitchen0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Mezze Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lord Nelson0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birkenhead North2.3 km
  • Wallasey2.4 km
  • Birkenhead Park2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkside0.2 km
  • Union Street0.2 km
  • Church Street0.3 km
  • Rice Lane0.3 km
  • Church Lane0.3 km