Postcode insights

CH48 8BR

Grange Cross Close

West Kirby and Thurstaston

Interactive map showing CH48 8BR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH48 8BR

Overview

Postcode CH48 8BR is located in a major urban area, within the West Kirby and Thurstaston ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Caldy & Newton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 93% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Newton Park.

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

Deprivation level

1/10

Caldy & Newton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Caldy & Newton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 7.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH48 8BR.

Flood risk

No risk

Caldy & Newton near CH48 8BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is West Kirby located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH48 8BR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNewton ParkSmallWalking directions to Newton Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
679.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
2.67(-85%)
Violence and sexual offences
2.67(-93%)
Burglary
2.01(-64%)
Vehicle crime
0.67(-89%)
Other theft
0.67(-90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
94.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.77%
Irish
3
1.06%
Other White
3
1.06%
Indian
2
0.71%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
50.21%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.23%
No qualifications
18
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
54.55%
Owns with a mortgage
44
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.55%
Other social rented
4
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £534K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £338 per square foot) in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£568,000£380
Semi-Detached57£325,000£299
Flats31£268,000£290
Terraced26£236,500£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£184,750£237,500£158,750
2017£469,000£169,500£207,000£205,500
2018£445,500£147,500£227,000£194,000
2019£483,000£200,000£245,000£191,250
2020£500,000£230,000£270,000£215,000
2021£577,000£230,000£287,000£254,975
2022£695,000£205,050£335,000£263,750
2023£610,000£224,000£303,500£232,000
2024£587,500£233,750£287,500£237,500
2025£568,000£244,748£322,000£244,000
2026£640,000£238,500£320,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£222£210£231
2017£279£197£212£227
2018£270£211£237£236
2019£284£227£235£217
2020£289£233£255£240
2021£316£238£278£263
2022£369£265£295£256
2023£350£288£282£293
2024£341£305£293£283
2025£373£285£289£293
2026£384£312£316£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Kirby and Thurstaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 8BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 8BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202512, Hinderton Drive, Wirral, CH48 8BNDetachedFreehold£320,000
27 Mar 202552, Grammar School Lane, Wirral, CH48 8BADetachedFreehold£325,000
08 Dec 202565, Grange Cross Lane, Wirral, CH48 8BLTerracedFreehold£330,000
08 Dec 202553, Grange Cross Lane, Wirral, CH48 8BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
28 Oct 202551, Grange Cross Lane, Wirral, CH48 8BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000

Schools

In the CH48 8BR postcode area, located within Caldy & Newton, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH48 8BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryCalday Grange Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHilbre High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBlack Horse Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 8BR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH48 8BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-opFrankby Road, Wirral, CH48 9XAWalking directions to Co-op

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 CH48 8BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeff Green

West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jenny Johnson

West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Simon Mountney

West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Matthew Patrick

Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyWirral WestE14001589
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caldy & NewtonE02001494
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 028CE01007262
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH48 8BR

Is CH48 8BR (Caldy & Newton) safe?

The area around CH48 8BR records about 7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near CH48 8BR?

The median sale price around CH48 8BR in Caldy & Newton is £365,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH48 8BR?

There are 6 schools close to CH48 8BR, including Calday Grange Grammar School (Good), Hilbre High School (Good) and Black Horse Hill Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH48 8BR?

CH48 8BR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH48 8BR (Caldy & Newton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 8BR is Matthew Patrick (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jeff Green (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jenny Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon Mountney (Conservative and Unionist 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.