Postcode insights

CH46 2RL

Meadowside

Leasowe and Moreton East

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Detailed insights for CH46 2RL

Overview

Postcode CH46 2RL is located in a major urban area, within the Leasowe and Moreton East ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Leasowe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leasowe is £49,114 per year. The nearest station is Leasowe, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Leasowe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Leasowe has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Leasowe is £49,114 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from CH46 2RL.

Flood risk

Very low

Leasowe near CH46 2RL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leasowe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH46 2RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Leasowe

N/A

Walking directions to Leasowe
0.8 mi

Bidston

N/A

Walking directions to Bidston
1 mi

Wallasey Village

N/A

Walking directions to Wallasey Village

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
2,405.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.58(+11%)
Public order
11.88(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.42(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.45(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
94.59%
Other White
5
1.59%
Chinese
4
1.27%
Other Asian
4
1.27%
African
2
0.64%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
61
22.34%
No qualifications
57
20.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
60.9%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Leasowe and Moreton East

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £250K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Leasowe and Moreton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£307,846£277
Semi-Detached91£206,300£222
Terraced32£165,570£187
Flats12£110,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leasowe and Moreton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,500£87,500£125,000£113,250
2017£175,000£94,750£136,750£112,000
2018£257,000£94,250£143,000£128,000
2019£246,995£92,000£146,000£114,250
2020£271,248£84,000£150,000£117,500
2021£244,995£112,500£170,500£122,750
2022£280,995£93,000£184,000£146,000
2023£285,995£112,250£190,995£127,000
2024£295,998£113,750£200,000£155,000
2025£295,000£98,000£200,000£158,000
2026£325,000£130,000£207,500£174,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£145£132£125
2017£182£135£152£119
2018£215£129£152£148
2019£228£124£164£131
2020£216£123£173£132
2021£249£165£177£149
2022£265£155£212£165
2023£277£166£215£139
2024£276£165£216£186
2025£283£160£222£185
2026£270£158£225£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leasowe and Moreton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leasowe and Moreton East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH46 2RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH46 2RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202635, Meadowside, Wirral, CH46 2RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
27 Mar 202519, Leasoweside, Wirral, CH46 2RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
05 Jan 202610, Leasoweside, Wirral, CH46 2RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500
19 Aug 202532, Leasoweside, Wirral, CH46 2RWOtherFreehold£100,000
05 Jun 2025288, Twickenham Drive, Wirral, CH46 2QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the CH46 2RL postcode area, located within Leasowe, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH46 2RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCastleway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNurseryCastleway Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

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 CH46 2RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angie Davies

Leasowe and Moreton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Louise Luxon-Kewley

Leasowe and Moreton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Charles Jobson

Leasowe and Moreton East - 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
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LeasoweE02001472
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 006CE01007210
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH46 2RL

Is CH46 2RL (Leasowe) safe?

The area around CH46 2RL records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH46 2RL?

The median sale price around CH46 2RL in Leasowe is £205,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH46 2RL?

There are 7 schools close to CH46 2RL, including Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School (Good), Castleway Primary School (Requires improvement) and Castleway Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH46 2RL?

The closest station to CH46 2RL is Leasowe, about 1,261 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH46 2RL?

CH46 2RL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH46 2RL (Leasowe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH46 2RL is Angela Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angie Davies (Labour Party), Louise Luxon-Kewley (Labour Party) and Paul Charles Jobson (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.