Postcode insights

CH49 4GJ

Norwich Drive

Upton

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Detailed insights for CH49 4GJ

Overview

Postcode CH49 4GJ is located in a major urban area, within the Upton 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 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Upton Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Upton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Upton West has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Upton West is £47,887 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from CH49 4GJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton West near CH49 4GJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH49 4GJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)
1 mi

Leasowe

N/A

Walking directions to Leasowe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH49 4GJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUpton ParkMediumWalking directions to Upton Park

Area Profile

Population
164
Population density
6,007.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.24(-59%)
Public order
5.71(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.17(-65%)
Burglary
3.17(-43%)
Shoplifting
1.9(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
96.34%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.61%
Irish
1
0.61%
Total population: 164

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
39
27.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
20%
Level 3 (A level)
26
18.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
13.57%
No qualifications
18
12.86%
Total 16+ residents: 140

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
35.79%
Owns with a mortgage
30
31.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
22.11%
Shared ownership
5
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.26%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Upton

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)183
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £256K

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£399,630£265
Semi-Detached83£218,000£245
Terraced53£154,000£178
Flats23£80,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,000£52,000£149,000£90,000
2017£250,000£70,250£145,500£106,250
2018£227,995£66,225£159,000£113,000
2019£282,500£61,500£166,000£114,500
2020£307,500£58,975£173,000£120,000
2021£279,000£75,000£185,000£129,000
2022£330,000£89,875£202,000£140,000
2023£299,950£72,500£205,000£146,000
2024£295,000£85,000£215,000£144,250
2025£371,500£84,525£223,750£150,750
2026£400,000£61,000£235,000£152,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£99£157£108
2017£204£125£160£126
2018£218£109£172£128
2019£207£103£169£135
2020£207£115£176£134
2021£243£119£196£151
2022£251£139£222£157
2023£285£147£221£170
2024£265£153£220£165
2025£265£132£239£180
2026£265£151£249£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 4GJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 4GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202595, Norwich Drive, Wirral, CH49 4GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
27 May 202583, Norwich Drive, Wirral, CH49 4GJDetachedFreehold£242,500
24 Sept 20255, Litcham Close, Wirral, CH49 4GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
22 May 202530, Litcham Close, Wirral, CH49 4GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,750
28 Feb 20259, Litcham Close, Wirral, CH49 4GNTerracedFreehold£154,000

Schools

In the CH49 4GJ postcode area, located within Upton West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH49 4GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHayfield SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWirral WrapOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 4GJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH49 4GJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily135-139 Manor Drive, Upton, CH49 4LPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 CH49 4GJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jean Mary Robinson

Upton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jerry Williams

Upton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Stephen Bennett

Upton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Angela Eagle

Wallasey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyWallaseyE14001561
WardUptonE05000973
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upton WestE02001484
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 018EE01007305
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH49 4GJ

Is CH49 4GJ (Upton West) safe?

The area around CH49 4GJ records about 32 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.

What is the average house price near CH49 4GJ?

The median sale price around CH49 4GJ in Upton West is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH49 4GJ?

There are 17 schools close to CH49 4GJ, including Hayfield School (Good), Wirral Wrap and St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH49 4GJ?

The closest station to CH49 4GJ is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,037 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH49 4GJ?

CH49 4GJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH49 4GJ (Upton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH49 4GJ is Angela Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jean Mary Robinson (Labour Party), Jerry Williams (Labour Party) and Stephen Bennett (Labour 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.