Postcode insights

CH62 6BZ

Gorsefield Avenue

Eastham

Interactive map showing CH62 6BZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH62 6BZ

Overview

Postcode CH62 6BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Eastham ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Bromborough South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromborough South is £52,021 per year. The nearest station is Eastham Rake, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Brookhurst.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Bromborough South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bromborough South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bromborough South is £52,021 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from CH62 6BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromborough South near CH62 6BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eastham Rake located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH62 6BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Eastham Rake

N/A

Walking directions to Eastham Rake
0.6 mi

Bromborough

N/A

Walking directions to Bromborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH62 6BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrookhurstSmallWalking directions to Brookhurst

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
5,405.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.6(-69%)
Public order
4.97(-51%)
Burglary
3.31(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.49(-86%)
Drugs
0.83(-79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
95.86%
Irish
8
2.37%
Other White
6
1.78%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
34.95%
Level 3 (A level)
63
21.8%
No qualifications
43
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.76%
Apprenticeship
22
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
56.3%
Owns with a mortgage
52
38.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.19%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Eastham

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)226
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £280K

Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Eastham area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,796 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£348,000£278
Semi-Detached135£232,500£258
Terraced39£180,000£198
Flats19£120,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£102,500£165,000£125,000
2017£282,000£93,000£162,250£130,000
2018£270,000£120,000£170,000£138,500
2019£261,500£91,000£172,500£135,000
2020£299,750£125,000£190,000£141,500
2021£350,000£116,500£195,000£153,000
2022£349,973£112,000£213,850£171,000
2023£334,950£99,000£222,750£167,000
2024£373,250£95,250£222,250£181,498
2025£352,500£105,000£235,000£180,000
2026£365,000£118,000£225,000£191,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£160£175£142
2017£203£158£172£148
2018£229£164£188£169
2019£231£167£186£143
2020£246£164£200£169
2021£257£177£212£172
2022£266£208£244£184
2023£293£172£249£183
2024£285£182£242£211
2025£278£184£255£196
2026£297£175£259£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eastham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH62 6BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH62 6BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 202570, Gorsefield Avenue, Wirral, CH62 6BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000
02 Dec 202517, Redcar Drive, Wirral, CH62 8HETerracedFreehold£250,000
19 Dec 20252, Oakdene Close, Wirral, CH62 6DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
26 Sept 202517, Harrogate Road, Wirral, CH62 8ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
02 Sept 202526, Harrogate Road, Wirral, CH62 8ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,000

Schools

In the CH62 6BZ postcode area, located within Bromborough South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH62 6BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeygarth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySouth Wirral High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrookhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 CH62 6BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Carubia

Eastham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Helen Raymond

Eastham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Phillip Norman Gilchrist

Eastham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Justin Madders

Ellesmere Port and Bromborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyEllesmere Port and BromboroughE14001222
WardEasthamE05000960
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromborough SouthE02001507
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 041CE01007165
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH62 6BZ

Is CH62 6BZ (Bromborough South) safe?

The area around CH62 6BZ records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CH62 6BZ?

The median sale price around CH62 6BZ in Bromborough South is £230,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 226 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH62 6BZ?

There are 7 schools close to CH62 6BZ, including Heygarth Primary School (Good), South Wirral High School (Good) and Brookhurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH62 6BZ?

The closest station to CH62 6BZ is Eastham Rake, about 690 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH62 6BZ?

CH62 6BZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH62 6BZ (Bromborough South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH62 6BZ is Justin Madders (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Carubia (Liberal Democrats), Helen Raymond (Liberal Democrats) and Phillip Norman Gilchrist (Liberal Democrats).

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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.