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CH49 8EF

Ferny Brow Road

Upton

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Detailed insights for CH49 8EF

Overview

Postcode CH49 8EF 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 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Junction Play Area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Woodchurch has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Woodchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.6%

Approximately 30.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from CH49 8EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodchurch near CH49 8EF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH49 8EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH49 8EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Junction Play AreaLargeWalking directions to The Junction Play Area

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
7,068.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.28(+24%)
Shoplifting
21.46(+271%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(-18%)
Burglary
6.71(+21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
346
90.81%
Other Asian
12
3.15%
Other White
10
2.62%
Irish
5
1.31%
Other Black
3
0.79%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
20.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
18.64%
Level 3 (A level)
51
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
16.13%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
22.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
21.66%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.2%
Other social rented
26
16.56%
Social rents from council
22
14.01%
Total households: 157

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 8EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 8EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 20257, Cheverton Close, Wirral, CH49 8JNFlatsLeasehold£65,000
24 Nov 2025123, Hoole Road, Wirral, CH49 8EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,500
30 May 2025129, Hoole Road, Wirral, CH49 8EJTerracedFreehold£123,500
06 Aug 2025225, New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 8HATerracedFreehold£94,000
20 Apr 2026143, Orrets Meadow Road, Wirral, CH49 9BLTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the CH49 8EF postcode area, located within Woodchurch, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH49 8EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFender Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNurseryGanneys Meadow Nursery School and Family CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableGilbrook SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 8EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH49 8EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miGoLocalExtraArrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PBWalking directions to GoLocalExtra
0.5 miArrowe StoresChildwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NNWalking directions to Arrowe Stores

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 8EF, 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 025DE01007303
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH49 8EF

Is CH49 8EF (Woodchurch) safe?

The area around CH49 8EF records about 84 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.

What is the average house price near CH49 8EF?

The median sale price around CH49 8EF 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 8EF?

There are 16 schools close to CH49 8EF, including Fender Primary School (Good), Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre (Outstanding) and Gilbrook School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH49 8EF?

The closest station to CH49 8EF is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,003 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH49 8EF?

CH49 8EF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 421 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH49 8EF (Woodchurch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH49 8EF 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.