Postcode CH49 7NP 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 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 nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Woodchurch has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Woodchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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 0 ft away from CH49 7NP.
Woodchurch near CH49 7NP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 7NP.
In the CH49 7NP postcode area, located within Woodchurch, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 7NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Arrowe Stores | Childwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NN | Walking directions to Arrowe Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Woodchurch Road, Woodchurch, CH49 5PD | Walking directions to Asda |
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 7NP, 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 7NP 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 public order.
The median sale price around CH49 7NP in Woodchurch is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH49 7NP, including Fender Primary School (Good), Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre (Outstanding) and Meadowside School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH49 7NP is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,408 m away.
CH49 7NP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,048 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 7NP 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).
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.