Postcode CH44 5SN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.
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.
Poulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from CH44 5SN.
Poulton near CH44 5SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | Pool Inn, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey, CH44 5SN | Other | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 5, Morley Road, Wallasey, CH44 5SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 49, Balfour Road, Wallasey, CH44 5SG | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 398A, Poulton Road, Wallasey, CH44 5SF | Other | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 6, Chamberlain Street, Wallasey, CH44 5SU | Terraced | Freehold | £76,750 |
In the CH44 5SN postcode area, located within Poulton, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5SN, 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 5SN 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.
The median sale price around CH44 5SN 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 5SN, including Park Primary School (Good), Weatherhead High School (Good) and St Alban's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH44 5SN is Birkenhead North, about 916 m away.
CH44 5SN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH44 5SN 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.