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CH45 5DJ

Rake Lane

New Brighton

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Overview

Postcode CH45 5DJ is located in a major urban area, within the New Brighton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Wallasey East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wallasey East is £43,576 per year. The nearest station is New Brighton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Tower Grounds.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wallasey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wallasey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wallasey East is £43,576 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH45 5DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wallasey East near CH45 5DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is New Brighton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH45 5DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

New Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to New Brighton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH45 5DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Tower GroundsLargeWalking directions to The Tower Grounds
0.3 miVale ParkMediumWalking directions to Vale Park
0.4 miElleray ParkSmallWalking directions to Elleray Park

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
8,502 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.3(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.99(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.81(-51%)
Public order
8.23(-19%)
Other theft
4.7(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
377
89.13%
Other White
11
2.6%
Irish
10
2.36%
Other
7
1.65%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.95%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
23.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
77
22.92%
Level 3 (A level)
69
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
45.45%
Other social rented
44
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
37
18.69%
Owns outright
23
11.62%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.52%
Total households: 198

Property prices in New Brighton

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)201
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £280K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £191 per square foot) in New Brighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Brighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£416,000£216
Semi-Detached83£270,000£200
Terraced62£190,000£179
Flats49£150,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Brighton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Brighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£94,000£165,000£121,000
2017£193,000£104,950£161,000£126,000
2018£182,125£104,500£180,000£135,000
2019£292,500£111,500£189,000£135,000
2020£225,000£110,000£212,500£140,000
2021£243,500£124,000£212,500£165,000
2022£325,000£132,500£225,000£185,000
2023£245,625£110,100£239,000£174,000
2024£457,500£140,000£239,000£181,000
2025£386,750£173,500£265,000£185,750
2026£129,000£281,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Brighton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Brighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£121£112£117
2017£143£155£124£121
2018£138£145£133£129
2019£174£143£140£132
2020£131£156£153£134
2021£182£151£154£155
2022£183£171£179£177
2023£235£175£184£172
2024£240£176£186£163
2025£268£208£197£181
2026£199£196£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Brighton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Brighton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH45 5DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH45 5DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025235B, Rake Lane, Wallasey, CH45 5DJFlatsLeasehold£65,000
25 Feb 20264, Sandrock Close, Wallasey, CH45 5JRTerracedFreehold£270,000
15 Sept 20253, Sandrock Close, Wallasey, CH45 5JRTerracedFreehold£280,000
14 Aug 20255, Sandrock Close, Wallasey, CH45 5JRTerracedFreehold£175,000
06 Aug 20257, Princess Road, Wallasey, CH45 5EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,995

Schools

In the CH45 5DJ postcode area, located within Wallasey East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH45 5DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNew Brighton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySs Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH45 5DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH45 5DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFour SeasonsLennox Avenue, Wirral, CH45 5ALWalking directions to Four Seasons
0.5 miGo LocalMalpas Road, Wirral, CH45 4PDWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miOne StopVictoria Road, Wirral, CH45 2JBWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miBest-oneSeaview Road, Wirral, CH45 4PBWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miConvenience Store & Off-LicenceBall Avenue, Wirral, CH45 9JTWalking directions to Convenience Store & Off-Licence

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 CH45 5DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul John Martin

New Brighton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sue Powell-Wilde

New Brighton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tony Jones

New Brighton - 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
WardNew BrightonE05000967
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wallasey EastE02001468
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 002CE01007233
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH45 5DJ

Is CH45 5DJ (Wallasey East) safe?

The area around CH45 5DJ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near CH45 5DJ?

The median sale price around CH45 5DJ in Wallasey East is £215,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH45 5DJ?

There are 10 schools close to CH45 5DJ, including New Brighton Primary School (Good), Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mount Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH45 5DJ?

The closest station to CH45 5DJ is New Brighton, about 745 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH45 5DJ?

CH45 5DJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,753 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH45 5DJ (Wallasey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH45 5DJ is Angela Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Paul John Martin (Labour Party), Sue Powell-Wilde (Labour Party) and Tony Jones (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.