Postcode CH49 6LW 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Upton Park.
Upton West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Upton West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH49 6LW.
Upton West near CH49 6LW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Upton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Upton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Warwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Warwick 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 6LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 47, Upland Road, Wirral, CH49 6LW | Detached | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 35, Upland Road, Wirral, CH49 6LW | Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 67, Upland Road, Wirral, CH49 6LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £279,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 5, Loretto Drive, Wirral, CH49 6LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 16, Loretto Drive, Wirral, CH49 6LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £362,000 |
In the CH49 6LW postcode area, located within Upton West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 6LW
| 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 6LW, 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 6LW records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 6LW in Upton West is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CH49 6LW, including Hayfield School (Good), Overchurch Junior School and Overchurch Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH49 6LW is Upton (Merseyside), about 990 m away.
CH49 6LW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,579 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 6LW 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.