CH47 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Kings Gap in Hoylake. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH47 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00036467 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE KINGS GAP, CH47 1AB.
340
56
£ 45,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH47 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, CH47 1AB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £123k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH47 1AB. The average age is 56.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,750
34 sales · Mean £ 131,470
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH47 1AB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
West Kirby Primary School
West Kirby Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Fahys Bakers0.5 km
- Hoylake Main Post Office0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Honest to Goodness0.4 km
- Churn and Chill Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hoylake Conservative Club0.5 km
- Hoylake Lights0.5 km
- Montrose Court Restaurant0.2 km
- Plasterers Arms0.5 km
- Hoylake Social Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Bank Cafe0.4 km
- Flavours0.5 km
- Full House Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Nine Leaves0.3 km
- Scrandos by True Chef0.5 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Ali's Kebab Pizza House0.6 km
- Burger Joe0.7 km
- Hoylake Spice0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hoylake0.4 km
- Manor Road0.9 km
- West Kirby2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hoylake Station0.3 km
- Hoylake Station0.3 km
- Albert Road0.4 km
- Hoylake Rail Station0.4 km
- Hoylake Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH471AB · Data under Open Government Licence