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CH49 2PJ

Highfield Drive

Greasby, Frankby and Irby

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Detailed insights for CH49 2PJ

Overview

Postcode CH49 2PJ 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 Greasby area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greasby is £56,152 per year. The median sale price in Greasby, Frankby and Irby is £286,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £234,750 and £362,250. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Coronation Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Greasby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,927 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Greasby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Greasby is £56,152 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH49 2PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Greasby near CH49 2PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH49 2PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoronation ParkMediumWalking directions to Coronation Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
6,144.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.01(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.77(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-69%)
Public order
2.12(-79%)
Shoplifting
2.12(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
94%
Irish
6
2%
Bangladeshi
4
1.33%
Pakistani
4
1.33%
Other White
3
1%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
39.5%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.5%
No qualifications
18
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
47.58%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.9%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Greasby, Frankby and Irby

Median price: £286,000
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 212
Typical range (middle 50%): £235K – £362K

Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £286,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Greasby, Frankby and Irby area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£365,000£353
Semi-Detached124£266,500£294
Terraced6£265,000£268
Flats17£160,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greasby, Frankby and Irby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£360,000£157,500£269,600£230,000
2026£376,500£161,750£260,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£285£274
2026£354£265£307£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greasby, Frankby and Irby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 2PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 2PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202515, Highfield Drive, Wirral, CH49 2PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
07 Nov 20257, Heygarth Drive, Wirral, CH49 2PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
29 Oct 202510, Heygarth Drive, Wirral, CH49 2PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
30 May 2025191, Greasby Road, Wirral, CH49 2PEDetachedFreehold£632,500
06 Mar 202623, Wood Lane, Wirral, CH49 2PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000

Schools

In the CH49 2PJ postcode area, located within Greasby, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CH49 2PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBrookdale Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryGreasby Infant SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH49 2PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH49 2PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparGreasby Mews, Wirral, CH49 2QGWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miPremierNorwood Road, Wirral, CH49 2PGWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalHambledon Drive, Wirral, CH49 3ATWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

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 CH49 2PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gail Jenkinson

Greasby, Frankby and Irby - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Grahame Ernest McManus

Greasby, Frankby and Irby - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mark Stephen Skillicorn

Greasby, Frankby and Irby - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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)GreasbyE02001489
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 023EE01007267
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH49 2PJ

Is CH49 2PJ (Greasby) safe?

The area around CH49 2PJ records about 19 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH49 2PJ?

The median sale price around CH49 2PJ in Greasby, Frankby and Irby is £286,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH49 2PJ?

There are 8 schools close to CH49 2PJ, including Brookdale Primary School (Good), Greasby Infant School (Good) and Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CH49 2PJ?

CH49 2PJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,927 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH49 2PJ (Greasby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH49 2PJ 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).