Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

PORTLAND GATE, CH62 4SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND GATE, CH62 4SG.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Church Drive Primary School

Good338 pupils0.3 km
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Grove Street Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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St John Plessington Catholic College

Good1623 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Catholic Junior School

Good245 pupils1.1 km
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Brackenwood Infant School

Outstanding164 pupils1.4 km
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Co-op Academy Bebington

Requires Improvement1118 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge Bromborough0.9 km
  • Bridge Inn0.4 km
  • Leverhulme Hotel & Spa0.3 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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