Postcode CH48 5DS 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 Hoylake area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hoylake is £53,081 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hoylake has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Hoylake has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hoylake is £53,081 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from CH48 5DS.
Hoylake near CH48 5DS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| 0.6 mi | Hoylake | N/A | Walking directions to Hoylake |
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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 5DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | 70, Meols Drive, Wirral, CH47 4AW | Detached | Leasehold | £875,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 10, Leas Park, Wirral, CH47 4AH | Detached | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 63, Meols Drive, Wirral, CH47 4AG | Detached | Leasehold | £1,047,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 61A, Meols Drive, Wirral, CH47 4AG | Other | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 61A, Meols Drive, Wirral, CH47 4AG | Detached | Leasehold | £850,000 |
In the CH48 5DS postcode area, located within Hoylake, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 5DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 5DS, 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 5DS records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CH48 5DS in Hoylake is £342,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CH48 5DS, including West Kirby Primary School (Good), West Kirby Grammar School (Good) and West Kirby School and College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH48 5DS is West Kirby, about 907 m away.
CH48 5DS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,425 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 5DS 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.