CH62 4SG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portland Gate, 0.5km from Port Sunlight in Bebington. Administratively it sits within Bromborough ward and the Wirral South constituency.
Within the CH62 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 4SG are sourced from Output Area E00036189 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND GATE, CH62 4SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND GATE, CH62 4SG.
271
42
£ 33,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 42, CH62 4SG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £85k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH62 4SG. The average age is 41.9. 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 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
Flat
£ 80,000
15 sales · Mean £ 78,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH62 4SG has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Church Drive Primary School
Grove Street Primary School
St John Plessington Catholic College
St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School
St John's Catholic Infant School
St John's Catholic Junior School
Brackenwood Infant School
Co-op Academy Bebington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Gladstone Theatre0.9 km
- Buckley's0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- TPS Store0.8 km
- Boysenberry Catering & Deli0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Bromborough0.9 km
- Bridge Inn0.4 km
- Leverhulme Hotel & Spa0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lever Social Club0.9 km
- The Cleveland Arms0.6 km
- The Wellington0.9 km
- Rose & Crown1.0 km
- The John Masefield, Wetherspoons0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Ice bike baby0.6 km
- La Luce Del Sole1.0 km
- Secrets @ No7 coffee shop1.0 km
- Tudor rose tearoom0.8 km
- Blooming Skull Coffee0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Capital Pizza0.9 km
- New Ferry Fish Bar0.8 km
- Dinos Piazzaria0.6 km
- Golden Star0.1 km
- Gyros New Ferry0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Bebington Wines & Convenience Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bebington0.8 km
- Port Sunlight0.9 km
- Spital1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Portbury Close0.1 km
- Willowbank Road0.2 km
- Windy Bank0.3 km
- Windy Bank0.3 km
- Shore Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH624SG · Data under Open Government Licence