Postcode CH49 9AF is located in a major urban area, within the Upton ward 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 nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Junction Play Area.
Noctorum North & Upton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,075 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% 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 34.5% 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 7 ft away from CH49 9AF.
Noctorum North & Upton East near CH49 9AF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Junction Play Area | Large | Walking directions to The Junction Play Area |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 9AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | 56, Leeswood Road, Wirral, CH49 9AF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £137,640 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 23, Kiln Road, Wirral, CH49 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £115,250 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 21, Kiln Road, Wirral, CH49 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 16, Big Meadow Road, Wirral, CH49 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 109, Houghton Road, Wirral, CH49 8JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the CH49 9AF postcode area, located within Noctorum North & Upton East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 9AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 49B Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 0UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Wirral, CH49 6QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 9AF, 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 9AF 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CH49 9AF in Noctorum North & Upton East is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CH49 9AF, including Gilbrook School (Outstanding), Meadowside School and Meadowside School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH49 9AF is Upton (Merseyside), about 954 m away.
CH49 9AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,075 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 9AF 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.