CH49 0XA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Milman Close, 0.6km from Upton Meadow in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH49 0XA offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CH49 0XA are sourced from Output Area E00037017 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILMAN CLOSE, CH49 0XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILMAN CLOSE, CH49 0XA.
288
41
£ 41,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH49 0XA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH49 0XA — age 41, 46% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH49 0XA. The average age is 41.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH49 0XA has low crime rates — 32 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
Upton Hall School FCJ
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Overchurch Infant School
Overchurch Junior School
Gilbrook School
Hayfield School
Brookdale Primary School
Meadowside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Hursts Bakery0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Toppies0.9 km
- Heseltine Butchers0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Kerala Kitchen0.1 km
- The Little Butty Box0.7 km
- Gravity Health & Fitness Club0.2 km
- Noya0.2 km
- St Mary's Church Hall0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Savas Pizza and Kebab House0.1 km
- Silver City0.1 km
- Summer Place Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Overchurch0.9 km
- Eagle & Crown0.1 km
- Gravesberie Inn0.7 km
- Horse And Jockey0.1 km
- Upton Cricket Club0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upton1.1 km
- Leasowe2.7 km
- Moreton (Merseyside)2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Newton Way0.1 km
- Ford Road0.1 km
- Greystoke Close0.1 km
- Tinas Way0.2 km
- Sullivan Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH490XA · Data under Open Government Licence