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CH41 1JH

Hickmans Road

Seacombe

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Detailed insights for CH41 1JH

Overview

Postcode CH41 1JH is located in a major urban area, within the Seacombe area 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 median sale price in Seacombe is £130,000 (around £141 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £160,000. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 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
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Poulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,100 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from CH41 1JH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 1JH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Birkenhead Park

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Park
0.7 mi

Birkenhead North

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH41 1JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 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: £130,000
Price per sq ft: £141
Sales (last 12 months): 131
Typical range (middle 50%): £100K – £160K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Seacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Detached2£232,500£144
Semi-Detached26£152,500£148
Terraced89£130,000£136
Flats14£96,000£132

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£96,250£148,500£140,000
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£146£149£144
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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 1JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 1JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026156, Norwood Road, Wallasey, CH44 4EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000
20 Jun 2025179, Gorsedale Road, Wallasey, CH44 4AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
14 Apr 2025171, Gorsedale Road, Wallasey, CH44 4AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£127,500
09 Oct 2025134, Gorsey Lane, Wallasey, CH44 4AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
06 Feb 202692, Norwood Road, Wallasey, CH44 4EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the CH41 1JH postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miNurserySomerville Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKingsway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH41 1JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 1JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCity Convenience Store370 Poulton Road, Wallasey, CH44 4DDWalking directions to City Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

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 1JH, 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 1JH

Is CH41 1JH (Poulton) safe?

The area around CH41 1JH 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 1JH?

The median sale price around CH41 1JH in Seacombe is £130,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 1JH?

There are 16 schools close to CH41 1JH, including Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good), Somerville Nursery School (Good) and Kingsway Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 1JH?

The closest station to CH41 1JH is Birkenhead Park, about 1,015 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 1JH?

CH41 1JH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH41 1JH 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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