Postcode insights

CH49 9DH

Myrtle Way

Upton

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Detailed insights for CH49 9DH

Overview

Postcode CH49 9DH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 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
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Noctorum North & Upton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.2%

Approximately 45.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from CH49 9DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Noctorum North & Upton East near CH49 9DH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH49 9DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH49 9DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe Junction Play AreaLargeWalking directions to The Junction Play Area

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
4,153.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.61(+1%)
Public order
12.39(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.5(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.19(-66%)
Drugs
4.87(+25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
90.19%
Other Asian
9
3.4%
Indian
5
1.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.51%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
23.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.47%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
25.4%
Social rents from council
25
19.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.46%
Owns outright
21
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.87%
Total households: 126

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 9DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 9DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 20263, Myrtle Way, Wirral, CH49 9DHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£140,000
27 Mar 20251, Myrtle Way, Wirral, CH49 9DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
27 Mar 20251, Myrtle Way, Wirral, CH49 9DHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£155,000
06 Oct 20259, Camden Mews, Wirral, CH49 9DPDetachedLeasehold£130,000
13 Aug 20256, Ford Close, Wirral, CH49 9ARTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the CH49 9DH postcode area, located within Noctorum North & Upton East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH49 9DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableGilbrook SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFender Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 9DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH49 9DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodNoctorum Avenue, Wirral, CH43 9RYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miOne Stop49B Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 0UBWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miShell SelectArrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 0XFWalking directions to Shell Select

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 9DH, 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)Noctorum North & Upton EastE02001485
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 019DE01007300
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2007-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH49 9DH

Is CH49 9DH (Noctorum North & Upton East) safe?

The area around CH49 9DH 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.

What is the average house price near CH49 9DH?

The median sale price around CH49 9DH in Noctorum North & Upton East is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH49 9DH?

There are 20 schools close to CH49 9DH, including Gilbrook School (Outstanding), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Fender Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH49 9DH?

The closest station to CH49 9DH is Upton (Merseyside), about 547 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH49 9DH?

CH49 9DH 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).

Who represents CH49 9DH (Noctorum North & Upton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH49 9DH 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.