Postcode CH49 8HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Upton area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Noctorum North & Upton East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Noctorum North & Upton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,429 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Noctorum North & Upton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from CH49 8HQ.
Noctorum North & Upton East near CH49 8HQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £384,998 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 101 | £230,000 | £247 |
| Terraced | 68 | £155,500 | £190 |
| Flats | 22 | £82,500 | £145 |
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 | £374,995 | £84,525 | £229,750 | £152,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £76,388 | £247,500 | £154,850 |
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 | £266 | £132 | £239 | £180 |
| 2026 | £271 | £148 | £251 | £177 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 8HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 5, Domville Drive, Wirral, CH49 9AH | Terraced | Freehold | £114,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | 36, Leeswood Road, Wirral, CH49 9BG | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 20, Northbrook Way, Wirral, CH49 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 8, Leeswood Road, Wirral, CH49 9AD | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 45, Big Meadow Road, Wirral, CH49 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £256,000 |
In the CH49 8HQ postcode area, located within Noctorum North & Upton East, there are 8 primary and 3 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodchurch CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Upton Hall School FCJ | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2017. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH49 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | GoLocalExtra | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PB | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 0XF | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 49B Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Wirral, CH49 6QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 8HQ, 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 8HQ records about 80 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH49 8HQ in Upton is £185,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CH49 8HQ, including Woodchurch CofE Primary School (Inadequate), Upton Hall School FCJ (Outstanding) and Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH49 8HQ is Upton (Merseyside), about 1,129 m away.
CH49 8HQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,429 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 8HQ 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).