Postcode CH44 4BP 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 Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 1,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Poulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH44 4BP.
Poulton near CH44 4BP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £325,000 | £185 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £150,000 | £152 |
| Terraced | 94 | £126,750 | £134 |
| Flats | 12 | £95,000 | £139 |
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 | £130,000 | £144,000 |
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 | £137 | £149 | £133 |
| 2026 | £165 | £147 | £145 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 4BP.
In the CH44 4BP postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH44 4BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cheapest Booze Express | Liscard Road, Wirral, CH44 8AA | Walking directions to Cheapest Booze Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Liscard Road, Wirral, CH44 6LT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH44 4BP, 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 4BP 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.
The median sale price around CH44 4BP in Poulton is £129,500 (about £139 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CH44 4BP, including Somerville Nursery School (Good), Kingsway Primary School (Requires improvement) and Somerville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH44 4BP is Birkenhead Park, about 1,460 m away.
CH44 4BP 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH44 4BP 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).
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.