Postcode insights

CH62 8DP

Athol Drive

Eastham

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Detailed insights for CH62 8DP

Overview

Postcode CH62 8DP 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Eastham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Eastham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 4 ft away from CH62 8DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastham near CH62 8DP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH62 8DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Eastham Rake

N/A

Walking directions to Eastham Rake
0.8 mi

Bromborough

N/A

Walking directions to Bromborough

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
4,413.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.37(-75%)
Public order
5.05(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-52%)
Other theft
2.16(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.44(-92%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
94.36%
Irish
10
3.76%
Chinese
3
1.13%
Other White
2
0.75%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.93%
Apprenticeship
31
12.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
67.94%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.34%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

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 8DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH62 8DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202634, Athol Drive, Wirral, CH62 8DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
28 Jul 20253, Selkirk Avenue, Wirral, CH62 8DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
31 Mar 20256, Selkirk Avenue, Wirral, CH62 8DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
18 Jul 202545, Athol Drive, Wirral, CH62 8DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
15 Aug 20251, Renfrew Avenue, Wirral, CH62 8DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£328,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH62 8DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHeygarth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySouth Wirral High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMillfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH62 8DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH62 8DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressEastham Rake, Wirral, CH62 9GBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miOne StopAdaston Avenue, Wirral, CH62 9AEWalking directions to One Stop

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 8DP, 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 042BE01007166
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH62 8DP

Is CH62 8DP (Eastham) safe?

The area around CH62 8DP records about 23 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH62 8DP?

The median sale price around CH62 8DP 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 8DP?

There are 7 schools close to CH62 8DP, 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.

What is the nearest station to CH62 8DP?

The closest station to CH62 8DP is Eastham Rake, about 752 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH62 8DP?

CH62 8DP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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