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CH44 7JN

Birkenhead Road

Seacombe

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Detailed insights for CH44 7JN

Overview

Postcode CH44 7JN is located in a major urban area, within the Seacombe ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Seacombe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 256 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seacombe is £33,204 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Hamilton Square, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
256
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Seacombe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 73 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Seacombe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 256 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.7%

Approximately 45.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Seacombe is £33,204 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from CH44 7JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Seacombe near CH44 7JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead Hamilton Square located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH44 7JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Birkenhead Hamilton Square

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Hamilton Square
0.8 mi

Conway Park

N/A

Walking directions to Conway Park
0.9 mi

Birkenhead Park

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
580.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.73(+194%)
Criminal damage and arson
40.23(+347%)
Drugs
34.38(+782%)
Public order
27.07(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.68(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
92.54%
Bangladeshi
9
3.95%
Other Asian
4
1.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.44%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
41
24.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
19.76%
Level 3 (A level)
33
19.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
17.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
36.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
28.45%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.07%
Owns outright
13
11.21%
Social rents from council
11
9.48%
Total households: 116

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 7JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 7JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 20254, Montrose Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 7BTTerracedFreehold£68,000
10 Dec 20254, Corbyn Street, Wallasey, CH44 7BSTerracedFreehold£85,000
14 Nov 202520, Corbyn Street, Wallasey, CH44 7BSTerracedFreehold£97,000
04 Apr 202510, Corbyn Street, Wallasey, CH44 7BSTerracedFreehold£95,000
31 Mar 20261, Kelvin Park, Birkenhead, CH41 1LTOtherFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the CH44 7JN postcode area, located within Seacombe, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH44 7JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WallaseyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableIMPACT Northwest SchoolsOther independent special school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryKingsway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No amenities 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 7JN, 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)SeacombeE02001474
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 008CE01007274
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH44 7JN

Is CH44 7JN (Seacombe) safe?

The area around CH44 7JN records about 256 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.

What is the average house price near CH44 7JN?

The median sale price around CH44 7JN in Seacombe is £129,500 (about £139 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH44 7JN?

There are 11 schools close to CH44 7JN, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey (Good), IMPACT Northwest Schools and Kingsway Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH44 7JN?

The closest station to CH44 7JN is Birkenhead Hamilton Square, about 1,285 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH44 7JN?

CH44 7JN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 73 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH44 7JN (Seacombe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH44 7JN 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).

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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.