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CH44 4ER

Sherlock Lane

Seacombe

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Overview

Postcode CH44 4ER 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 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Poulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Poulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from CH44 4ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Poulton near CH44 4ER 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH44 4ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Birkenhead North

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH44 4ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.2 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
11,769.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.39(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.21(+91%)
Public order
11.47(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.18(-49%)
Drugs
8.03(+106%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
88.11%
Other White
9
3.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.75%
Other
5
1.75%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
19.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
31.75%
Owns outright
35
27.78%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.84%
Other social rented
18
14.29%
Social rents from council
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 4ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 4ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202511, Sherlock Lane, Wallasey, CH44 4ERTerracedFreehold£155,100
12 Jun 202520, Norwood Road, Wallasey, CH44 4EDTerracedFreehold£87,000
18 Dec 2025368, Poulton Road, Wallasey, CH44 4DDOtherLeasehold£10,000
08 Apr 2025378, Poulton Road, Wallasey, CH44 4DDTerracedFreehold£180,000
09 Feb 202618, Alderley Road, Wallasey, CH44 4ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the CH44 4ER postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH44 4ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryWeatherhead High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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 CH44 4ER, 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 010DE01007270
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH44 4ER

Is CH44 4ER (Poulton) safe?

The area around CH44 4ER records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 CH44 4ER?

The median sale price around CH44 4ER 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 CH44 4ER?

There are 16 schools close to CH44 4ER, including Park Primary School (Good), St Alban's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Weatherhead High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH44 4ER?

The closest station to CH44 4ER is Birkenhead North, about 1,080 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH44 4ER?

CH44 4ER scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,111 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH44 4ER (Poulton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH44 4ER 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).

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.