Postcode CH49 2RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Greasby, Frankby and Irby ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton West is £47,887 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coronation Park.
Upton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Upton West has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from CH49 2RJ.
Upton West near CH49 2RJ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Park |
| 0.3 mi | Warwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Warwick 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 2RJ.
In the CH49 2RJ postcode area, located within Upton West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 2RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saughall Convenience Store | Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, CH49 4LA | Walking directions to Saughall Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Wirral, CH49 6QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, CH49 4LD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Norwood Road, Wirral, CH49 2PG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 49B Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 0UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 2RJ, 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 2RJ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2RJ in Upton West is £280,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH49 2RJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton (Good), Upton Hall School FCJ (Outstanding) and Overchurch Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH49 2RJ is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,590 m away.
CH49 2RJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,032 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 2RJ 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.