Postcode CH62 8BS 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 Eastham Rake, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Torr Park.
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.
Eastham has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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.
The average income per household in Eastham is £46,115 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from CH62 8BS.
Eastham near CH62 8BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eastham Rake located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Eastham Rake | N/A | Walking directions to Eastham Rake |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Torr Park | Medium | Walking directions to Torr Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £348,000 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 135 | £232,500 | £258 |
| Terraced | 39 | £180,000 | £198 |
| Flats | 19 | £120,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH62 8BS.
In the CH62 8BS postcode area, located within Eastham, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH62 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Eastham Rake, Wirral, CH62 9GB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Adaston Avenue, Wirral, CH62 9AE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Jaams | 39 Eastham Village Road, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0BX | Walking directions to Jaams |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1062 New Chester Road, Eastham, CH62 8HJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 CH62 8BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Carubia
Eastham - Elected 4 May 2023
Helen Raymond
Eastham - Elected 4 May 2023
Phillip Norman Gilchrist
Eastham - Elected 4 May 2023
Justin Madders
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH62 8BS 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.
The median sale price around CH62 8BS in Eastham is £230,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 226 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CH62 8BS, including Heygarth Primary School (Good), South Wirral High School (Good) and Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH62 8BS is Eastham Rake, about 1,046 m away.
CH62 8BS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH62 8BS 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).
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.