CH49 0UY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wroxham Close, 0.5km from Upton in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £57k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 CH49 0UY are sourced from Output Area E00037016 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WROXHAM CLOSE, CH49 0UY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WROXHAM CLOSE, CH49 0UY.
299
44
£ 33,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH49 0UY — age 44, 81% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £57k 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 0UY. The average age is 44.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 57,500
1 sales · Mean £ 57,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0UY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Upton Hall School FCJ
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Gilbrook School
Overchurch Infant School
Overchurch Junior School
Hayfield School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Fender Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Hursts Bakery0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Western Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Kerala Kitchen0.4 km
- The Little Butty Box0.9 km
- Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.3 km
- Noya0.3 km
- St Mary's Church Hall0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.3 km
- Silver City0.3 km
- Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.3 km
- Horse And Jockey0.4 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton0.6 km
- Leasowe2.7 km
- Bidston3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wroxham Drive0.1 km
- Ford Drive0.2 km
- Salacre Lane0.3 km
- Ford Drive0.3 km
- Tinas Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490UY · Data under Open Government Licence