Postcode CH49 7DE 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 £184,960 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Junction Play Area.
Woodchurch has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,678 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Woodchurch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.8% 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 1 ft away from CH49 7DE.
Woodchurch near CH49 7DE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Junction Play Area | Large | Walking directions to The Junction Play Area |
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £184,960 (about £221 per square foot) in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £430,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £225,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 61 | £155,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 24 | £79,000 | £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 | £376,498 | £84,050 | £229,000 | £150,750 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £64,000 | £245,000 | £155,000 |
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 | £264 | £128 | £239 | £180 |
| 2026 | £265 | £151 | £256 | £189 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 7DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 104, Ganneys Meadow Road, Wirral, CH49 7NS | Terraced | Freehold | £124,950 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 100, Ganneys Meadow Road, Wirral, CH49 7NS | Terraced | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 2, Huddleston Close, Wirral, CH49 8JP | Flats | Leasehold | £39,950 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 44, Hoole Road, Wirral, CH49 7PF | Terraced | Freehold | £154,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 160, New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 7NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £142,500 |
In the CH49 7DE postcode area, located within Woodchurch, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH49 7DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arrowe Stores | Childwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NN | Walking directions to Arrowe Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Woodchurch Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 5PD | Walking directions to Asda |
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 7DE, 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 7DE records about 145 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 7DE in Upton is £184,960 (about £221 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH49 7DE, including Fender Primary School (Good), Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre (Outstanding) and Woodchurch High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH49 7DE is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,277 m away.
CH49 7DE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,678 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 7DE 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).