CH48 0QU is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Drive, 0.3km from Kirby, West in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within Hoylake and Meols ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH48 0QU offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0QU are sourced from Output Area E00036465 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA DRIVE, CH48 0QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA DRIVE, CH48 0QU.
285
46
£ 43,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 0QU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH48 0QU's 58% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 0QU. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 193,475
4 sales · Mean £ 196,037
Terraced
£ 352,500
4 sales · Mean £ 350,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 0QU has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
West Kirby Residential School
West Kirby Grammar School
West Kirby Primary School
Calday Grange Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- One Stop Shop0.1 km
- R Hinton & Son Butchers0.2 km
- The Bakehouse West0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.7 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.2 km
- LATERAL0.2 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.2 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Magic 30.1 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.2 km
- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Karma Indian Food0.4 km
- The Grange Chippy0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redacre0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.1 km
- Crosville Employees Social Club0.4 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.4 km
- The White Lion0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.4 km
- Hoylake2.3 km
- Manor Road2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dunraven Road0.1 km
- Shrewsbury Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Dee Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH480QU · Data under Open Government Licence