Postcode insights

CH62 8AY

Elgar Avenue

Eastham

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Detailed insights for CH62 8AY

Overview

Postcode CH62 8AY is located in a major urban area, within the Eastham ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Eastham area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eastham is £46,115 per year. The nearest station is Bromborough, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Eastham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Eastham has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Eastham is £46,115 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from CH62 8AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastham near CH62 8AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromborough located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH62 8AY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bromborough

N/A

Walking directions to Bromborough
0.8 mi

Eastham Rake

N/A

Walking directions to Eastham Rake

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
2,918.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.96(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.85(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-71%)
Other crime
2.57(+4%)
Public order
2.57(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
384
94.35%
Irish
5
1.23%
Indian
4
0.98%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.74%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
35.49%
Level 3 (A level)
70
21.6%
No qualifications
44
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.35%
Apprenticeship
26
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
52.87%
Owns outright
59
37.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.01%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.27%
Social rents from council
1
0.64%
Total households: 157

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 8AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH62 8AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20269, Elgar Avenue, Wirral, CH62 8AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£368,000
06 Aug 202560, Heygarth Road, Wirral, CH62 8AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
13 Mar 2026182, Bridle Road, Wirral, CH62 8AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£407,000
29 Aug 2025184, Bridle Road, Wirral, CH62 8AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£254,000
04 Sept 202547, Heygarth Road, Wirral, CH62 8AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the CH62 8AY postcode area, located within Eastham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH62 8AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHeygarth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySouth Wirral High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRaeburn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH62 8AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH62 8AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food1062 New Chester Road, Eastham, CH62 8HJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miOne StopAdaston Avenue, Wirral, CH62 9AEWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miJaams39 Eastham Village Road, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0BXWalking directions to Jaams
0.4 miTesco ExpressEastham Rake, Wirral, CH62 9GBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8AY, 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)EasthamE02001508
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 042CE01007167
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH62 8AY

Is CH62 8AY (Eastham) safe?

The area around CH62 8AY records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near CH62 8AY?

The median sale price around CH62 8AY in Eastham is £230,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 226 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH62 8AY?

There are 7 schools close to CH62 8AY, including Heygarth Primary School (Good), South Wirral High School (Good) and Raeburn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH62 8AY?

The closest station to CH62 8AY is Bromborough, about 1,173 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH62 8AY?

CH62 8AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH62 8AY (Eastham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH62 8AY 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.