Postcode CH44 8HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Seacombe ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Egremont area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Egremont is £37,040 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
Egremont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Egremont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Egremont is £37,040 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from CH44 8HQ.
Egremont near CH44 8HQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central 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 8HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 5, Churchmeadow Close, Wallasey, CH44 8HQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 155, Brighton Street, Wallasey, CH44 8DU | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 12, Church Gardens, Wallasey, CH44 8HF | Terraced | Freehold | £157,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 43, Falkland Road, Wallasey, CH44 8EN | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 8, Clarendon Road, Wallasey, CH44 8EL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the CH44 8HQ postcode area, located within Egremont, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH44 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cheapest Booze Express | Liscard Road, Wirral, CH44 8AA | Walking directions to Cheapest Booze Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | King Street, Wirral, CH44 0BZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Convenience Store | King Street, Wirral, CH44 0BZ | Walking directions to Kings Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Trafalgar Road, Wirral, CH44 0DZ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 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 8HQ, 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 8HQ records about 128 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH44 8HQ in Egremont is £129,500 (about £139 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CH44 8HQ, including Egremont Primary School (Good), Somerville Primary School (Good) and Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH44 8HQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,621 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 8HQ 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.