Postcode insights

CH62 7BU

Acre Lane

Eastham

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Detailed insights for CH62 7BU

Overview

Postcode CH62 7BU is located in a major urban area, within the Eastham ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Bromborough North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromborough North is £47,436 per year. The nearest station is Bromborough Rake, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bromborough North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bromborough North has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bromborough North is £47,436 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH62 7BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromborough North near CH62 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromborough Rake located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH62 7BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bromborough Rake

N/A

Walking directions to Bromborough Rake
0.5 mi

Bromborough

N/A

Walking directions to Bromborough

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
7,362.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.59(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(-19%)
Public order
6.09(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.48(-69%)
Drugs
2.44(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
96.45%
Other White
7
2.48%
Irish
2
0.71%
Other
1
0.35%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
51
22.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.42%
No qualifications
44
19.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Owns outright
26
21.14%
Other social rented
23
18.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Social rents from council
14
11.38%
Total households: 123

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 7BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH62 7BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 20269, Acre Lane, Wirral, CH62 7BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
31 Mar 20264, Acre Lane, Wirral, CH62 7EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
27 Jun 2025111, Allport Lane, Wirral, CH62 7JJDetachedFreehold£230,000
27 Apr 202689, Allport Lane, Wirral, CH62 7HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
28 Feb 202521, Mainwaring Road, Wirral, CH62 7DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the CH62 7BU postcode area, located within Bromborough North, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH62 7BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMendell Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRaeburn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH62 7BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH62 7BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodAllport Lane, Wirral, CH62 7HHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSparHigh Street, Wirral, CH62 3PBWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food116 Allport Road, Bromborough, CH62 6AQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 7BU, 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 NorthE02001505
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 039BE01007136
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH62 7BU

Is CH62 7BU (Bromborough North) safe?

The area around CH62 7BU records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH62 7BU?

The median sale price around CH62 7BU in Bromborough North is £230,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 226 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH62 7BU?

There are 6 schools close to CH62 7BU, including Mendell Primary School, Christ The King Catholic Primary School (Good) and Raeburn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH62 7BU?

The closest station to CH62 7BU is Bromborough Rake, about 754 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH62 7BU?

CH62 7BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,641 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH62 7BU (Bromborough North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH62 7BU 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).

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.