Postcode insights

CH49 7NG

Carr Bridge Road

Upton

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Detailed insights for CH49 7NG

Overview

Postcode CH49 7NG 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 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 nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Woodchurch has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Woodchurch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from CH49 7NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodchurch near CH49 7NG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH49 7NG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
2,152.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.21(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.83(+256%)
Public order
26.43(+161%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.15(+180%)
Shoplifting
10.96(+90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
348
97.21%
Other Asian
4
1.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.56%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
25.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
30.43%
Owns outright
25
18.12%
Social rents from council
24
17.39%
Owns with a mortgage
23
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.49%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Upton

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)183
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £256K

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.

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
Detached24£399,630£265
Semi-Detached83£218,000£245
Terraced53£154,000£178
Flats23£80,000£140

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£371,500£84,525£223,750£150,750
2026£400,000£61,000£235,000£152,000
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£265£132£239£180
2026£265£151£249£165
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 7NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 7NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 2025108, New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 7NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
13 Oct 202598, New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 7NHTerracedFreehold£135,000
30 Apr 2025110, New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 7NHTerracedFreehold£125,000
07 Mar 202513, Ganneys Meadow Road, Wirral, CH49 7NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
28 Aug 2025107, New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 7NETerracedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the CH49 7NG postcode area, located within Woodchurch, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH49 7NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryWoodchurch High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableFoxfield SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 7NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH49 7NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaWoodchurch Road, Woodchurch, CH49 5PDWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

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 7NG, 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 025EE01007304
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH49 7NG

Is CH49 7NG (Woodchurch) safe?

The area around CH49 7NG 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.

What is the average house price near CH49 7NG?

The median sale price around CH49 7NG in Woodchurch is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH49 7NG?

There are 15 schools close to CH49 7NG, including Woodchurch High School (Good), Foxfield School (Good) and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH49 7NG?

The closest station to CH49 7NG is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,382 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH49 7NG?

CH49 7NG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,807 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.