CH48 7ER is a sought-after residential area on Monks Way, 0.5km from Grange 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 7ER offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 £695k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 7ER are sourced from Output Area E00036457 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKS WAY, CH48 7ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS WAY, CH48 7ER.
242
50
£ 43,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CH48 7ER is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £695k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 7ER. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 695,000
1 sales · Mean £ 695,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 7ER has low crime rates — 10 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
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
West Kirby Residential School
Calday Grange Grammar School
West Kirby Primary School
West Kirby Grammar School
Hilbre High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- R Hinton & Son Butchers0.8 km
- The Bakehouse West0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.6 km
- Kukulicious.co.uk0.8 km
- LATERAL0.8 km
- Small Steps Early Years Centre0.8 km
- The Sail Loft - Coastal Kitchen1.0 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Magic 30.8 km
- Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering0.8 km
- Cheungs Supper Bar0.7 km
- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.8 km
- Karma Indian Food0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redacre0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.8 km
- Crosville Employees Social Club0.8 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.6 km
- The White Lion0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.7 km
- Hoylake2.0 km
- Manor Road2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Monks Way0.1 km
- Black Horse Hill0.1 km
- Beacon Drive0.3 km
- Beacon Drive0.3 km
- Black Horse Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH487ER · Data under Open Government Licence