Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

FARNDON DRIVE, CH48 9YA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARNDON DRIVE, CH48 9YA.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH48 9YA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CH48 9YA's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £226k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.5% year-on-year.

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

CH48 9YA is a sought-after residential area on Farndon Drive, 0.4km from Newton 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 9YA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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: Average house prices are around £226k, up 11.5% 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 9YA are sourced from Output Area E00036790 (shared with 28 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 9YA. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

11 sales · Mean £ 224,272

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH48 9YA 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Hilbre High School

Good1164 pupils0.2 km
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Black Horse Hill Infant School

Requires Improvement171 pupils0.6 km
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Black Horse Hill Junior School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Calday Grange Grammar School

Good1557 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ridger0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cheungs Supper Bar0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • MP Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Newton Post Office0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Leaf Tea Shop And Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Kirby1.9 km
  • Hoylake2.2 km
  • Manor Road2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodland Road0.3 km
  • Fulton Avenue0.3 km
  • Woodland Road0.3 km
  • Hilbre High School0.3 km
  • Woodland Road0.3 km