Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

MERSEY BANK ROAD, CH62 1BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEY BANK ROAD, CH62 1BR.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH62 1BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in CH62 1BR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CH62 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mersey Bank Road, 0.5km from New Ferry Park in Bebington. Administratively it sits within Bromborough ward and the Wirral South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH62 1BR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, 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 CH62 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00036184 (shared with 20 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 CH62 1BR. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,500

2 sales · Mean £ 112,500

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

CH62 1BR has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences106
Criminal damage and arson32
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order15
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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Grove Street Primary School

Good340 pupils0.5 km
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Church Drive Primary School

Good338 pupils0.8 km
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St John Plessington Catholic College

Good1623 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Catholic Junior School

Good245 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Boysenberry Catering & Deli0.3 km
  • Budget Booze0.4 km
  • Dave Pluck Racing0.3 km
  • Edge & Sons0.3 km
  • New Ferry Booze and News0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leverhulme Hotel & Spa0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The John Masefield, Wetherspoons0.3 km
  • The Cleveland Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Aramark0.9 km
  • Jam Down0.4 km
  • Kesh's Cafe0.3 km
  • Le-Annies Cafe0.2 km
  • Mr Pizza Kebab0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Bebington Wines & Convenience Store0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Dinos Piazzaria0.3 km
  • Golden Star0.5 km
  • Gyros New Ferry0.4 km
  • Oriental Delight0.9 km
  • Pizza Bar0.3 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bebington0.8 km
  • Port Sunlight1.4 km
  • Rock Ferry1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Pollitt Square0.1 km
  • Pollitt Square0.2 km
  • Salisbury Drive0.2 km
  • Salisbury Drive0.2 km
  • Woodford Road0.2 km