Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

CROFT DRIVE EAST, CH48 1LT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT DRIVE EAST, CH48 1LT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH48 1LT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH48 1LT combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £1,175,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH48 1LT is a sought-after residential area on Croft Drive East, 0.8km from The Vron in Caldy. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For serious buyers, CH48 1LT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for CH48 1LT are sourced from Output Area E00036895 (shared with 29 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 1LT. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,166,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CH48 1LT has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

S

Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils1.2 km
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Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School

Outstanding1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Caldy Sports Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Food by Pickled Walnut Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Kirby2.6 km
  • Hoylake3.9 km
  • Manor Road4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Croft Drive East0.2 km
  • Telegraph Road0.4 km
  • Montgomery Hill0.4 km
  • Column Road0.5 km