CH49 0WF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Atholl Duncan Drive, 0.3km from Arrowe Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For serious buyers, CH49 0WF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 33.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0WF are sourced from Output Area E00185148 (shared with 139 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ATHOLL DUNCAN DRIVE, CH49 0WF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATHOLL DUNCAN DRIVE, CH49 0WF.
422
31
£ 41,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH49 0WF 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 0WF spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £310k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 33.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0WF. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
11 sales · Mean £ 220,740
Detached
£ 331,450
32 sales · Mean £ 337,007
Terraced
£ 195,475
10 sales · Mean £ 204,160
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0WF has low crime rates — 45 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
Gilbrook School
Brookdale Primary School
Upton Hall School FCJ
Meadowside School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Overchurch Junior School
Overchurch Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Hursts Bakery0.7 km
- Toppies0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Jade0.8 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.7 km
- The Little Butty Box0.1 km
- Siam0.7 km
- Activity For All LTD0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Fry No. 10.9 km
- Greasby Pizza and Grill0.9 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.7 km
- Silver City0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eagle & Crown0.8 km
- Gravesberie Inn0.7 km
- Horse And Jockey0.8 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton1.5 km
- Leasowe3.4 km
- Moreton (Merseyside)3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys Car Park0.2 km
- Leeswood Road0.3 km
- Arrowe Commerical Park0.3 km
- Leeswood Road0.3 km
- Arrowe Park Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490WF · Data under Open Government Licence