Postcode CH49 5NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Upton area 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 median sale price in Upton is £185,250 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £266,000. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 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 20,173 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% 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 24.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from CH49 5NQ.
Woodchurch near CH49 5NQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Arrowe Park | Large | Walking directions to Arrowe Park |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 (about £222 per square foot) in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £384,998 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 101 | £230,000 | £247 |
| Terraced | 68 | £155,500 | £190 |
| Flats | 22 | £82,500 | £145 |
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 | £374,995 | £84,525 | £229,750 | £152,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £76,388 | £247,500 | £154,850 |
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 | £266 | £132 | £239 | £180 |
| 2026 | £271 | £148 | £251 | £177 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 5NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 32, Eltham Green, Wirral, CH49 5NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 8, Eltham Close, Wirral, CH49 5NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 28, Fleetcroft Road, Wirral, CH49 5LZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 3, Eltham Green, Wirral, CH49 5NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 22, Eltham Green, Wirral, CH49 5NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 |
In the CH49 5NQ postcode area, located within Woodchurch, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Woodchurch CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Fender Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2017. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH49 5NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Arrowe Stores | Childwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NN | Walking directions to Arrowe Stores |
| 0.4 mi | GoLocalExtra | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PB | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH49 5NQ, 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 5NQ 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH49 5NQ in Upton is £185,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CH49 5NQ, including Woodchurch CofE Primary School (Inadequate), Fender Primary School (Requires improvement) and Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CH49 5NQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,173 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 5NQ 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).