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CH49 7NB

Meadow Crescent

Upton

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Detailed insights for CH49 7NB

Overview

Postcode CH49 7NB 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 high crime levels, with around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Woodchurch has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,337 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Woodchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.7%

Approximately 39.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Woodchurch is £36,767 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH49 7NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodchurch near CH49 7NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH49 7NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
5,055.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.65(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.12(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.74(+19%)
Public order
9.21(-9%)
Burglary
7.67(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
97.82%
Other White
3
1.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.44%
Irish
1
0.44%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
31.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
16.16%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
28
24.14%
Owns outright
25
21.55%
Other social rented
25
21.55%
Social rents from council
21
18.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.21%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Upton

Median price: £185,250
Price per sq ft: £222
Sales (last 12 months): 217
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £266K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£384,998£268
Semi-Detached101£230,000£247
Terraced68£155,500£190
Flats22£82,500£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 7NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 7NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202629, Robin Way, Wirral, CH49 7NATerracedFreehold£135,000
16 Mar 202612, Robin Way, Wirral, CH49 7NATerracedFreehold£165,000
09 Jun 202524, Robin Way, Wirral, CH49 7NATerracedFreehold£162,000
28 Aug 2026206, Home Farm Road, Wirral, CH49 7LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
22 Aug 2025160, Home Farm Road, Wirral, CH49 7LHTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the CH49 7NB 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.

Nearby schools for CH49 7NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryWoodchurch CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.4 miPrimaryFender Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.4 miNurseryGanneys Meadow Nursery School and Family CentreLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH49 7NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH49 7NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miArrowe StoresChildwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NNWalking directions to Arrowe Stores
0.4 miGoLocalExtraArrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PBWalking directions to GoLocalExtra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH49 7NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jean Mary Robinson

Upton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jerry Williams

Upton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Stephen Bennett

Upton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Patrick

Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyWirral WestE14001589
WardUptonE05000973
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodchurchE02001491
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 025AE01007249
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH49 7NB

Is CH49 7NB (Woodchurch) safe?

The area around CH49 7NB records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH49 7NB?

The median sale price around CH49 7NB in Upton is £185,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH49 7NB?

There are 7 schools close to CH49 7NB, 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.

What is the nearest station to CH49 7NB?

The closest station to CH49 7NB is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,577 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH49 7NB?

CH49 7NB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH49 7NB (Woodchurch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH49 7NB 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).

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