Postcode CH49 4WT 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Upton Park.
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.
Upton West has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Upton West is £47,887 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from CH49 4WT.
Upton West near CH49 4WT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Upton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Upton Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £399,630 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £218,000 | £245 |
| Terraced | 53 | £154,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 23 | £80,000 | £140 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 4WT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | 2, Sheringham Close, Wirral, CH49 4LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,250 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 3, Upton Park Drive, Wirral, CH49 6JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 9, Upton Park Drive, Wirral, CH49 6JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 1, Aylsham Drive, Wirral, CH49 4QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 27, Aylsham Drive, Wirral, CH49 4QX | Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the CH49 4WT postcode area, located within Upton West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 4WT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 135-139 Manor Drive, Upton, CH49 4LP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 4WT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean Mary Robinson
Upton - Elected 4 May 2023
Jerry Williams
Upton - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Bennett
Upton - Elected 4 May 2023
Angela Eagle
Wallasey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH49 4WT 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.
The median sale price around CH49 4WT in Upton West is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CH49 4WT, including Hayfield School (Good), Overchurch Junior School and Overchurch Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH49 4WT is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,013 m away.
CH49 4WT 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH49 4WT 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).
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.