CH49 0UE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arrowe Park Road, 0.4km from Arrowe Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0UE are sourced from Output Area E00185148 (shared with 139 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARROWE PARK ROAD, CH49 0UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARROWE PARK ROAD, CH49 0UE.
422
31
£ 41,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH49 0UE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH49 0UE spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0UE. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH49 0UE is moderate at 51 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
Gilbrook School
Upton Hall School FCJ
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Meadowside School
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Brookdale Primary School
Overchurch Junior School
Overchurch Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Hursts Bakery0.5 km
- Lees Pharmacy1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Toppies0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Kerala Kitchen0.4 km
- The Little Butty Box0.3 km
- Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.6 km
- Noya0.6 km
- St Mary's Church Hall0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.5 km
- Silver City0.5 km
- Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.6 km
- Gravesberie Inn0.8 km
- Horse And Jockey0.6 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton1.2 km
- Leasowe3.2 km
- Moreton (Merseyside)3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys Car Park0.1 km
- Leeswood Road0.2 km
- Leeswood Road0.2 km
- Sullivan Avenue0.3 km
- Greystoke Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490UE · Data under Open Government Licence