Postcode CH49 5ND is located in a major urban area, within the Upton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodchurch area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodchurch is £36,767 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Arrowe Park.
Woodchurch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,734 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Woodchurch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodchurch is £36,767 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH49 5ND.
Woodchurch near CH49 5ND 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Arrowe Park | Large | Walking directions to Arrowe 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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 5ND.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2025 | 9, Goodakers Court, Wirral, CH49 5NB | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 3, Goodakers Court, Wirral, CH49 5NB | Flats | Leasehold | £103,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 3, Fleetcroft Road, Wirral, CH49 5LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 7, Goodakers Meadow, Wirral, CH49 5NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 13, Archers Way, Wirral, CH49 5LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 |
In the CH49 5ND postcode area, located within Woodchurch, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 5ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Arrowe Stores | Childwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NN | Walking directions to Arrowe Stores |
| 0.3 mi | GoLocalExtra | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PB | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
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 5ND, 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
Matthew Patrick
Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH49 5ND records about 259 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5ND in Woodchurch is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CH49 5ND, including Woodchurch CofE Primary School (Special Measures), Woodchurch CofE Primary School and Meadowside School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH49 5ND scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,734 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 5ND is Matthew Patrick (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.