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About

Woodchurch is a residential area in Wirral, located near Birkenhead and Upton. The area is known for its mix of housing, including post-war council estates and private developments. Woodchurch Road serves as a main thoroughfare, with local shops, schools, and community facilities. The area has green spaces like Arrowe Park nearby, offering recreational options.

Woodchurch has a strong community presence, with events often held at the Woodchurch Leisure Centre. Public transport links provide access to Birkenhead and Liverpool, making it convenient for commuters. The area has a practical, suburban feel, with a focus on family living and local amenities.

Area overview

On average Woodchurch has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woodchurch is £29,100 per year. There are 10 schools in Woodchurch: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodchurch Population
6,732
Population density
3,354.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,371
94.64%
Other Asian
87
1.29%
Indian
60
0.89%
Other White
53
0.79%
Irish
25
0.37%
Total population: 6,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
727
23.98%
Owns with a mortgage
641
21.14%
Other social rented
635
20.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
16.29%
Social rents from council
443
14.61%
Total households: 3,032

Property prices in Woodchurch

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £149,000 in Woodchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £389,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodchurch in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£249,000
Flats5£103,000
Semi-Detached16£186,000
Terraced35£146,000

10 years median price trend in Woodchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodchurch.

All postcodes in Woodchurch

CH499BJ

New Hey Road

CH498HS

Greenwood Road

CH498HR

Lower Green

CH498JB

The Meadow

CH498JL

Pemberton Road

CH499BH

Hoole Road

CH495LH

New Hey Road

CH495LL

Archers Way

CH495LS

Pool Lane

CH497DE

Ganney's Meadow Close

CH497LA

Ackers Road

CH497PB

Caldwell Drive

CH498JH

Houghton Road

CH499BS

New Hey Road

CH499BZ

Orret's Meadow Road

CH495NZ

Childwall Green

CH495LG

Home Farm Road

CH495NB

Arrowe Park Road

CH497LX

Schoolfield Close

CH497NH

New Hey Road

CH497NL

Carr Hey Close

CH498HX

Greenwood Road

CH498JN

Cheverton Close

CH499DN

Newbridge Close

CH495NQ

Eltham Close

CH495NY

Childwall Green

CH497PD

Pemberton Road

CH498EN

The Meadow

CH498JW

Selbourne Close

CH498JZ

Whitefield Close

CH495NF

Childwall Green

CH495PD

Arrowe Park Road

CH497LS

Church Lane

CH497LU

Schoolfield Road

CH498HY

Meadow Crescent

CH498JR

New Hey Road

CH499BL

Ferny Brow Road

CH497NA

Robin Way

CH497NJ

Springfield Close

CH497NP

Ganney's Meadow Road

CH497NZ

Grass Wood Road

CH498HP

Lower Green

CH498HL

Arrowe Park Road

CH498JP

Grass Wood Road

CH495NA

Childwall Green

CH497LZ

Sandfield Road

CH498EJ

Hoole Road

CH498HU

Greenwood Road

CH499BD

Hoole Road

CH495NS

Childwall Green

CH497LP

Arrowe Park Road

CH498HB

New Hey Road

CH498JF

Glebe Hey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.