Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

ARKILL GARDENS, CH49 0WL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARKILL GARDENS, CH49 0WL.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH49 0WL 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH49 0WL spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CH49 0WL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arkill Gardens, 0.4km from Arrowe Hill in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH49 0WL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0WL are sourced from Output Area E00185148 (shared with 139 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 CH49 0WL. 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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 141,450

14 sales · Mean £ 147,178

Detached

£ 344,950

11 sales · Mean £ 353,140

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

Crime around CH49 0WL is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour34
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order16
Shoplifting15
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Brookdale Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Gilbrook School

Outstanding60 pupils0.8 km
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Upton Hall School FCJ

Outstanding988 pupils1.0 km
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Meadowside School

Requires Improvement97 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Good279 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School

Outstanding404 pupils1.1 km
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Woodchurch CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.1 km
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Greasby Infant School

Good219 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Hursts Bakery0.9 km
  • Toppies0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Jade0.8 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Little Butty Box0.3 km
  • Siam0.5 km
  • Activity For All LTD0.4 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Golden Fry No. 10.8 km
  • Greasby Pizza and Grill0.8 km
  • Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.8 km
  • Silver City0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Eagle & Crown0.9 km
  • Gravesberie Inn0.7 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.9 km
  • Upton Cricket Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton1.7 km
  • Leasowe3.5 km
  • Moreton (Merseyside)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Arrowe Commerical Park0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Car Park0.4 km
  • Brookdale Avenue South0.4 km
  • Leeswood Road0.5 km
  • Brookdale Avenue South0.5 km