Postcode CH48 0QW is located in a major urban area, within the Hoylake and Meols ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the West Kirby area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Kirby is £50,241 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ashton Park.
West Kirby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
West Kirby has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Kirby is £50,241 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH48 0QW.
West Kirby near CH48 0QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Kirby located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ashton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Sandlea Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandlea Park |
Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Hoylake and Meols area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,225,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £538,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £408,500 | £307 |
| Terraced | 40 | £305,000 | £278 |
| Flats | 58 | £218,000 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £167,500 | £320,000 | £217,250 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £175,000 | £280,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £399,950 | £184,000 | £285,000 | £199,975 |
| 2019 | £509,000 | £167,000 | £299,950 | £226,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £169,975 | £315,000 | £219,375 |
| 2021 | £482,500 | £210,000 | £345,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £560,000 | £190,000 | £346,300 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £218,750 | £380,000 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £482,500 | £227,500 | £370,000 | £272,500 |
| 2025 | £539,000 | £222,500 | £410,000 | £299,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £216,000 | £375,000 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £205 | £207 | £182 |
| 2017 | £238 | £216 | £211 | £183 |
| 2018 | £263 | £243 | £210 | £212 |
| 2019 | £260 | £234 | £221 | £215 |
| 2020 | £283 | £236 | £228 | £213 |
| 2021 | £295 | £256 | £257 | £221 |
| 2022 | £301 | £261 | £273 | £247 |
| 2023 | £309 | £262 | £282 | £237 |
| 2024 | £317 | £268 | £283 | £255 |
| 2025 | £319 | £262 | £298 | £270 |
| 2026 | £319 | £248 | £315 | £254 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 0QW.
In the CH48 0QW postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 0QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Dee Lane, Wirral, CH48 0QA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Cosmic News | Acacia Grove, Wirral, CH48 4EB | Walking directions to Cosmic News |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5JG | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 CH48 0QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Gardner
Hoylake and Meols - Elected 4 May 2023
Max David Booth
Hoylake and Meols - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Cox
Hoylake and Meols - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Patrick
Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH48 0QW records about 89 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH48 0QW in West Kirby is £342,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CH48 0QW, including West Kirby School and College (Outstanding), West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and West Kirby Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH48 0QW is West Kirby, about 283 m away.
CH48 0QW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 0QW is Matthew Patrick (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Gardner (Conservative and Unionist Party), Max David Booth (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Cox (Conservative and Unionist 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.