Postcode insights

CH46 8TW

Knutsford Road

Leasowe and Moreton East

Interactive map showing CH46 8TW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH46 8TW

Overview

Postcode CH46 8TW 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 Moreton West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moreton West is £39,117 per year. The nearest station is Moreton (Merseyside), about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Moreton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Moreton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Moreton West is £39,117 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from CH46 8TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Moreton West near CH46 8TW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moreton (Merseyside) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH46 8TW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Moreton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Moreton (Merseyside)
0.6 mi

Leasowe

N/A

Walking directions to Leasowe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
4,852.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.65(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.83(+10%)
Public order
10.82(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+14%)
Shoplifting
6.01(+4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
93.95%
Other White
11
3.17%
Chinese
3
0.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.58%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
27.84%
No qualifications
57
20.88%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
35%
Owns with a mortgage
46
32.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.29%
Other social rented
13
9.29%
Social rents from council
6
4.29%
Total households: 140

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH46 8TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH46 8TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 202513, Knutsford Road, Wirral, CH46 8TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
26 Aug 20253, Orchard Road, Wirral, CH46 8TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£213,000
17 Oct 202510, Silverburn Avenue, Wirral, CH46 7TJTerracedFreehold£124,000
28 Feb 202512, Silverburn Avenue, Wirral, CH46 7TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
20 Mar 202610, Lyons Road, Wirral, CH46 8URTerracedFreehold£163,140

Schools

In the CH46 8TW postcode area, located within Moreton West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH46 8TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMoreton Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEastway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH46 8TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH46 8TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressHoylake Road, Wirral, CH46 8THWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAsda Express157 Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH46 9PZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miLidlMaryland Lane, Wirral, CH46 8SAWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miCandy ShopGarden Lane, Wirral, CH46 7TGWalking directions to Candy Shop
0.1 miHeron Foods220 Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH46 6ADWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 8TW, 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)Moreton WestE02001478
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 012AE01007208
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH46 8TW

Is CH46 8TW (Moreton West) safe?

The area around CH46 8TW records about 69 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 CH46 8TW?

The median sale price around CH46 8TW in Moreton West is £205,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH46 8TW?

There are 10 schools close to CH46 8TW, including Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), Eastway Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH46 8TW?

The closest station to CH46 8TW is Moreton (Merseyside), about 618 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH46 8TW?

CH46 8TW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH46 8TW (Moreton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH46 8TW 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.