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CH44 2HR

Leasowe and Moreton East

Wirral

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Detailed insights for CH44 2HR

Overview

Postcode CH44 2HR is located in a major urban area, within the Leasowe and Moreton East area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Leasowe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leasowe is £49,114 per year. The median sale price in Leasowe and Moreton East is £203,750 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,500 and £256,250. The nearest station is Bidston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
66.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Leasowe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,622 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Leasowe has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.3%

Approximately 66.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Leasowe is £49,114 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from CH44 2HR.

Flood risk

Very low

Leasowe near CH44 2HR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bidston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH44 2HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bidston

N/A

Walking directions to Bidston
0.8 mi

Leasowe

N/A

Walking directions to Leasowe
0.9 mi

Wallasey Village

N/A

Walking directions to Wallasey Village

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
3,388.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.58(+11%)
Public order
11.88(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.42(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.45(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
387
95.09%
Other White
16
3.93%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.25%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
25.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
20.14%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
15.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
15.47%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
78
46.15%
Social rents from council
34
20.12%
Owns with a mortgage
23
13.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.47%
Owns outright
15
8.88%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Leasowe and Moreton East

Median price: £203,750
Price per sq ft: £219
Sales (last 12 months): 180
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £256K

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 (about £219 per square foot) in Leasowe and Moreton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£330,000£270
Semi-Detached94£203,750£221
Terraced34£170,000£174
Flats13£100,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leasowe and Moreton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,500£87,500£125,000£113,250
2017£175,000£94,750£136,750£112,000
2018£257,000£94,250£143,000£128,000
2019£246,995£92,000£146,000£114,250
2020£271,248£84,000£150,000£117,500
2021£244,995£112,500£170,500£122,750
2022£280,995£93,000£184,000£146,000
2023£285,995£112,250£190,995£127,000
2024£295,998£113,750£200,000£155,000
2025£303,495£105,000£200,000£160,000
2026£337,500£98,750£205,650£171,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£145£132£125
2017£182£135£152£119
2018£215£129£152£148
2019£228£124£164£131
2020£216£123£173£132
2021£249£165£177£149
2022£265£155£212£165
2023£277£166£215£139
2024£276£165£216£186
2025£284£165£222£177
2026£270£158£223£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leasowe and Moreton East in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the CH44 2HR postcode area, located within Leasowe, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CH44 2HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryLeasowe Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryBidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.5 miNot applicableThe Observatory SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH44 2HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH44 2HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodBidston Moss, Wallasey, CH44 2HEWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miAldiBidston Moss, Wallasey, CH44 2HEWalking directions to Aldi

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 CH44 2HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angie Davies

Leasowe and Moreton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Louise Luxon-Kewley

Leasowe and Moreton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Charles Jobson

Leasowe and Moreton East - 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
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LeasoweE02001472
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 006CE01007210
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH44 2HR

Is CH44 2HR (Leasowe) safe?

The area around CH44 2HR records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH44 2HR?

The median sale price around CH44 2HR in Leasowe and Moreton East is £203,750 (about £219 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH44 2HR?

There are 11 schools close to CH44 2HR, including Leasowe Primary School (Good), Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Observatory School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CH44 2HR?

The closest station to CH44 2HR is Bidston, about 343 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH44 2HR?

CH44 2HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,622 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH44 2HR (Leasowe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH44 2HR is Angela Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angie Davies (Labour Party), Louise Luxon-Kewley (Labour Party) and Paul Charles Jobson (Labour Party).