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CH41 1DF

Hickmans Road

Seacombe

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Overview

Postcode CH41 1DF is located in a major urban area, within the Seacombe ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Poulton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead North, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Poulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Poulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from CH41 1DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Poulton near CH41 1DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 1DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Birkenhead North

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead North
0.7 mi

Birkenhead Park

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH41 1DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
351.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.28(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.81(+76%)
Drugs
12.88(+230%)
Public order
11.71(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.2(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
94.02%
Other Asian
4
1.59%
Other White
3
1.2%
Other Black
2
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.8%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
43
22.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
19.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
18.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.79%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15.79%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
31
26.96%
Social rents from council
24
20.87%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.52%
Owns outright
17
14.78%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Seacombe

Median price£129,500
Price per sq ft£139
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£96K – £155K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £129,500 (about £139 per square foot) in Seacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,536 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seacombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£325,000£185
Semi-Detached31£150,000£152
Terraced94£126,750£134
Flats12£95,000£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seacombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seacombe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,000£80,000£68,500
2017£110,000£99,950£74,000
2018£105,630£89,950£80,000
2019£100,000£100,000£74,000
2020£48,950£106,500£82,250
2021£85,000£118,000£90,000
2022£100,000£125,000£112,000
2023£90,000£140,000£113,500
2024£93,750£130,000£115,000
2025£95,000£146,000£120,000
2026£95,000£130,000£144,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seacombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seacombe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103£99£75
2017£112£92£76
2018£108£92£86
2019£108£96£83
2020£88£112£95
2021£100£122£102
2022£137£132£117
2023£96£142£122
2024£129£133£122
2025£137£149£133
2026£165£147£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seacombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 1DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 1DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202692, Norwood Road, Wallasey, CH44 4EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
26 Sept 202536, Norwood Road, Wallasey, CH44 4EESemi-DetachedFreehold£129,000
26 Mar 202568, Norwood Road, Wallasey, CH44 4EETerracedFreehold£74,000
28 Nov 20258, Mostyn Street, Wallasey, CH44 4EASemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
10 Oct 202545, Mostyn Street, Wallasey, CH44 4EASemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the CH41 1DF postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 1DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCo-op Academy PortlandAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH41 1DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kaitlin Stuart

Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Charles Stuart

Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Thomas Stewart Laing

Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Angela Eagle

Wallasey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyWallaseyE14001561
WardSeacombeE05000972
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PoultonE02001476
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 010CE01007269
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 1DF

Is CH41 1DF (Poulton) safe?

The area around CH41 1DF records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near CH41 1DF?

The median sale price around CH41 1DF in Poulton is £129,500 (about £139 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 1DF?

There are 14 schools close to CH41 1DF, including Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good), Park Primary School (Good) and Co-op Academy Portland (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 1DF?

The closest station to CH41 1DF is Birkenhead North, about 775 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 1DF?

CH41 1DF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,896 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 1DF (Poulton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH41 1DF is Angela Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kaitlin Stuart (Labour Party), Paul Charles Stuart (Labour Party) and Thomas Stewart Laing (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.