Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH48 0QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHREWSBURY ROAD, CH48 0QY.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting18
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils0.6 km
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West Kirby Residential School

Outstanding96 pupils0.7 km
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West Kirby Grammar School

Good1268 pupils1.0 km
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West Kirby Primary School

Good273 pupils1.1 km
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Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Redacre0.8 km
local_bar

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
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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