Postcode CH49 1SX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Greasby, Frankby and Irby ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Pensby & Thingwall area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pensby & Thingwall is £50,494 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Arrowe Park.
Pensby & Thingwall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Pensby & Thingwall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pensby & Thingwall is £50,494 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH49 1SX.
Pensby & Thingwall near CH49 1SX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arrowe Park | Large | Walking directions to Arrowe Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Park |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £299 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 | 59 | £360,000 | £345 |
| Semi-Detached | 111 | £269,600 | £291 |
| Terraced | 5 | £265,000 | £286 |
| Flats | 19 | £160,000 | £259 |
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 | £355,000 | £157,500 | £268,550 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £161,750 | £260,000 | £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 | £327 | £249 | £286 | £278 |
| 2026 | £359 | £268 | £296 | £259 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 1SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 1, Brookbridge Close, Wirral, CH49 1AG | Detached | Freehold | £379,999 | |
| 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 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 134, Brookdale Avenue South, Wirral, CH49 1SS | Detached | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 124, Brookdale Avenue South, Wirral, CH49 1SS | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the CH49 1SX postcode area, located within Pensby & Thingwall, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 1SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | GoLocalExtra | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PB | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Wirral, CH49 6QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 CH49 1SX, 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 1SX records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around CH49 1SX in Pensby & Thingwall is £280,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CH49 1SX, including Brookdale Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Gilbrook School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH49 1SX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,387 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 1SX 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).
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.