CH48 0QY is a safe, established residential area on Shrewsbury Road, 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 0QY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £211k, up 28.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 0QY are sourced from Output Area E00036465 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH48 0QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH48 0QY.
285
46
£ 43,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 0QY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CH48 0QY is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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 28.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 0QY. 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
£ 200,000
13 sales · Mean £ 196,457
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 0QY 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 Ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.7 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.2 km
- LATERAL0.1 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.2 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.4 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 Food0.5 km
- The Grange Chippy0.5 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 Club0.5 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.4 km
- The White Lion0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.4 km
- Hoylake2.4 km
- Manor Road3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Dunraven Road0.1 km
- North Road0.3 km
- Mostyn Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH480QY · Data under Open Government Licence