Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

GROVESIDE, CH48 0QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVESIDE, CH48 0QS.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH48 0QS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH48 0QS — age 52, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £285k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 44.0% year-on-year.

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

CH48 0QS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Groveside, 0.3km from Kirby, West in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 44.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0QS are sourced from Output Area E00036463 (shared with 14 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 CH48 0QS. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 273,500

8 sales · Mean £ 272,000

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

CH48 0QS has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting19
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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West Kirby Residential School

Outstanding96 pupils0.6 km
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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils0.7 km
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West Kirby Grammar School

Good1268 pupils0.9 km
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West Kirby Primary School

Good273 pupils0.9 km
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Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • One Stop Shop0.2 km
  • R Hinton & Son Butchers0.3 km
  • The Bakehouse West0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.8 km
  • Kukulicious.co.uk0.3 km
  • LATERAL0.2 km
  • Small Steps Early Years Centre0.3 km
  • The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Magic 30.2 km
  • Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.3 km
  • Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
  • Karma Indian Food0.4 km
  • The Grange Chippy0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Redacre0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • West Kirby Social Club0.1 km
  • Crosville Employees Social Club0.3 km
  • Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.3 km
  • The White Lion0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Gerrards Confectioners0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Kirby0.3 km
  • Hoylake2.3 km
  • Manor Road2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dunraven Road0.1 km
  • North Road0.2 km
  • Shrewsbury Road0.2 km
  • Church Road0.2 km
  • Dee Lane0.2 km