Postcode CH49 5LW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Pensby and Thingwall ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Pensby & Thingwall area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pensby & Thingwall is £50,494 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 31.0 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from CH49 5LW.
Pensby & Thingwall near CH49 5LW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Arrowe Park | Large | Walking directions to Arrowe Park |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £272,750 in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £209,875 |
| Detached | 26 | £366,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 129 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pensby and Thingwall
In the CH49 5LW postcode area, located within Pensby & Thingwall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Arrowe Stores | Childwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NN | Walking directions to Arrowe Stores |
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 5LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Clarissa Ainsworth
Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Sullivan
Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Richie Pitt
Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Patrick
Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.