Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

GRAFTON WALK, CH48 7EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAFTON WALK, CH48 7EJ.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CH48 7EJ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CH48 7EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grafton Walk, 0.3km from Grange in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH48 7EJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CH48 7EJ are sourced from Output Area E00036791 (shared with 16 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 7EJ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 306,000

2 sales · Mean £ 306,000

Semi-Detached

£ 327,475

6 sales · Mean £ 338,908

Flat

£ 154,250

2 sales · Mean £ 154,250

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

CH48 7EJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils0.6 km
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Black Horse Hill Infant School

Requires Improvement171 pupils0.7 km
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Black Horse Hill Junior School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils0.7 km
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Hilbre High School

Good1164 pupils0.8 km
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West Kirby Residential School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km
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West Kirby Primary School

Good273 pupils1.1 km
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West Kirby Grammar School

Good1268 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • One Stop Shop1.0 km
  • R Hinton & Son Butchers1.0 km
  • The Bakehouse West1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.7 km
  • Kukulicious.co.uk1.0 km
  • LATERAL1.0 km
  • Small Steps Early Years Centre1.0 km
  • Lily's Thai Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Pizza Magic 31.0 km
  • Cheungs Supper Bar0.7 km
  • Karma Indian Food1.0 km
  • The Grange Chippy0.8 km
  • West Kirby Grill1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Redacre0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • West Kirby Social Club1.0 km
  • Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.8 km
  • The White Lion0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Gerrards Confectioners0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Kirby0.9 km
  • Hoylake2.1 km
  • Manor Road2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Horse Hill0.1 km
  • Black Horse Hill0.2 km
  • Black Horse Hill0.2 km
  • Beacon Drive0.2 km
  • Beacon Drive0.2 km