CH48 2LB is a sought-after residential area on Caldy Road, 0.6km from Kirby, West in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH48, CH48 2LB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 2LB are sourced from Output Area E00036932 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALDY ROAD, CH48 2LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALDY ROAD, CH48 2LB.
254
56
£ 56,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH48 2LB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH48 2LB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 2LB. The average age is 55.8. 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
£ 130,000
21 sales · Mean £ 131,495
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 2LB has low crime rates — 13 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
Calday Grange Grammar School
West Kirby Residential School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Hilbre High School
West Kirby Grammar School
West Kirby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- One Stop Shop0.7 km
- R Hinton & Son Butchers0.6 km
- The Bakehouse West0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.1 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.6 km
- LATERAL0.6 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.6 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen0.6 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza Magic 30.7 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.6 km
- The Grange Chippy0.8 km
- West Kirby Grill1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redacre0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.7 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.9 km
- The White Lion0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Gerrards Confectioners0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby1.0 km
- Hoylake2.6 km
- Manor Road3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ludlow Drive0.1 km
- St Brides Lane0.1 km
- St Brides Lane0.1 km
- Mount Road0.2 km
- Mount Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH482LB · Data under Open Government Licence