Postcode CH44 4AR 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 £129,500 (around £141 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £103,500 and £160,000. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
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.
Poulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.6% 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.
The average income per household in Poulton is £36,949 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from CH44 4AR.
Poulton near CH44 4AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £129,500 (about £141 per square foot) in Seacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £232,500 | £144 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £160,000 | £148 |
| Terraced | 94 | £128,250 | £139 |
| Flats | 13 | £95,000 | £137 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £159,000 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £139 | £149 | £134 |
| 2026 | £135 | £147 | £144 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 4AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | 3, Beechcroft Road, Wallasey, CH44 4AX | Terraced | Freehold | £136,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 47, Hillcroft Road, Wallasey, CH44 4BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 179, Gorsedale Road, Wallasey, CH44 4AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 13, Stourton Street, Wallasey, CH44 4BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £103,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 93, Gorsedale Road, Wallasey, CH44 4AL | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the CH44 4AR postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Somerville Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kingsway Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Somerville Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Sept 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH44 4AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Kwiki | 101 Poulton Road, Wallasey, CH44 9DE | Walking directions to Old Kwiki |
| 0.4 mi | City Convenience Store | 370 Poulton Road, Wallasey, CH44 4DD | Walking directions to City Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH44 4AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kaitlin Stuart
Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Charles Stuart
Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Thomas Stewart Laing
Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Angela Eagle
Wallasey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH44 4AR 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.
The median sale price around CH44 4AR in Seacombe is £129,500 (about £141 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CH44 4AR, including Somerville Nursery School (Good), Kingsway Primary School (Requires improvement) and Somerville Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH44 4AR is Birkenhead Park, about 1,306 m away.
CH44 4AR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH44 4AR 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).