Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

POULTON ROAD, CH44 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POULTON ROAD, CH44 4DE.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH44 4DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CH44 4DE is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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 97.4% year-on-year.

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

CH44 4DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poulton Road, 0.7km from Somerville in Wallasey. Administratively it sits within Seacombe ward and the Wallasey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 97.4% 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 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00036842 (shared with 15 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 4DE. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

6 sales · Mean £ 136,333

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

CH44 4DE has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences155
Criminal damage and arson38
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order23
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Park Primary School

Good444 pupils0.4 km
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Somerville Nursery School

Good72 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsway Primary School

Good161 pupils0.8 km
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Somerville Primary School

Good508 pupils0.8 km
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Weatherhead High School

Good1627 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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Egremont Primary School

Good279 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.8 km
  • Beresford Butchers0.8 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Campbell Chemist0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Poulton Victoria Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • Rose & Crown0.0 km
  • Dukes Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • Park View Social Club0.8 km
  • The Boot0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium0.9 km
  • Jeanie's Cafe0.8 km
  • Ma's Country Kitchen0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Mezze Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • As "U" Like It0.8 km
  • Beryls 21.0 km
  • Delish1.0 km
  • Eastern Delight0.1 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birkenhead North1.3 km
  • Birkenhead Park1.6 km
  • Wallasey1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxton Road0.1 km
  • Poulton Road0.1 km
  • Poulton Road0.1 km
  • Poulton Road0.1 km
  • Mostyn Street0.2 km