Postcode CH49 1AB is located in a major urban area, within the Greasby, Frankby and Irby area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton West is £47,887 per year. The median sale price in Greasby, Frankby and Irby is £285,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,000 and £362,000. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Coronation Park.
Upton West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,155 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Upton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton West is £47,887 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH49 1AB.
Upton West near CH49 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Park |
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Greasby, Frankby and Irby area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £363,500 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 114 | £268,750 | £292 |
| Terraced | 6 | £265,000 | £268 |
| Flats | 17 | £160,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263,000 | £62,725 | £183,000 | £153,000 |
| 2017 | £261,250 | £134,500 | £191,225 | £177,450 |
| 2018 | £287,950 | £147,950 | £209,975 | £188,950 |
| 2019 | £294,975 | £139,950 | £209,950 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £312,500 | £139,950 | £205,000 | £199,950 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £112,000 | £245,000 | £210,250 |
| 2022 | £350,025 | £101,750 | £255,000 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | £360,995 | £141,000 | £262,500 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £122,000 | £271,000 | £225,000 |
| 2025 | £357,500 | £157,500 | £269,600 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £161,750 | £262,500 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £124 | £197 | £174 |
| 2017 | £232 | £182 | £208 | £219 |
| 2018 | £243 | £191 | £219 | £223 |
| 2019 | £250 | £206 | £220 | £187 |
| 2020 | £271 | £185 | £226 | £229 |
| 2021 | £284 | £191 | £248 | £229 |
| 2022 | £301 | £181 | £280 | £248 |
| 2023 | £306 | £238 | £292 | £266 |
| 2024 | £311 | £203 | £282 | £265 |
| 2025 | £325 | £249 | £285 | £274 |
| 2026 | £354 | £265 | £307 | £250 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 1AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | 40, Smithy Brook Drive, Wirral, CH49 1AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £257,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 8, Hay Meadow Avenue, Wirral, CH49 1AF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 2, Hay Meadow Avenue, Wirral, CH49 1AF | Detached | Freehold | £399,995 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 8, Arkill Gardens, Wirral, CH49 0WL | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 7, Arkill Gardens, Wirral, CH49 0WL | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the CH49 1AB postcode area, located within Upton West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH49 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | GoLocalExtra | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PB | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Wirral, CH49 6QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 0XF | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 49B Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH49 1AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gail Jenkinson
Greasby, Frankby and Irby - Elected 4 May 2023
Grahame Ernest McManus
Greasby, Frankby and Irby - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Stephen Skillicorn
Greasby, Frankby and Irby - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Patrick
Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH49 1AB records about 91 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 public order.
The median sale price around CH49 1AB in Greasby, Frankby and Irby is £285,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CH49 1AB, including Gilbrook School (Outstanding), Brookdale Primary School (Good) and Meadowside School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH49 1AB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,155 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 CH49 1AB is Matthew Patrick (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gail Jenkinson (Labour Party), Grahame Ernest McManus (Labour Party) and Mark Stephen Skillicorn (Labour Party).