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CH63 2JX

Derwent Close

Bebington

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Detailed insights for CH63 2JX

Overview

Postcode CH63 2JX is located in a major urban area, within the Bebington ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Higher Bebington area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higher Bebington is £58,097 per year. The nearest station is Bebington, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Oval Sports Centre.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Higher Bebington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Higher Bebington has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.6%

Approximately 35.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Higher Bebington is £58,097 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH63 2JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Higher Bebington near CH63 2JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bebington located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH63 2JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bebington

N/A

Walking directions to Bebington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH63 2JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Oval Sports CentreLargeWalking directions to The Oval Sports Centre

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
6,004.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.91(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.09(-55%)
Public order
6.06(-40%)
Other theft
4.04(-39%)
Other crime
1.35(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
91.76%
Chinese
4
1.43%
Indian
4
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.31%
No qualifications
59
25.99%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
34.09%
Other social rented
36
27.27%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.24%
Social rents from council
11
8.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Bebington

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £318K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Bebington area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bebington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£377,500£296
Semi-Detached103£262,000£261
Terraced24£183,500£204
Flats21£118,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bebington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bebington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£75,000£177,975£142,500
2017£245,000£86,000£179,500£142,975
2018£227,500£85,000£202,000£143,500
2019£324,000£88,000£192,000£135,000
2020£275,000£75,000£213,975£145,000
2021£404,975£105,000£225,000£154,000
2022£400,000£95,750£263,500£162,000
2023£443,700£110,000£241,250£168,000
2024£335,000£95,500£239,535£185,000
2025£370,000£119,000£255,000£183,500
2026£380,000£120,000£260,000£185,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bebington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bebington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£133£170£156
2017£213£145£179£159
2018£224£152£188£159
2019£227£148£190£165
2020£232£140£204£176
2021£292£166£213£180
2022£285£171£258£205
2023£270£165£240£203
2024£271£168£249£214
2025£292£182£252£212
2026£270£181£252£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bebington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 2JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 2JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202517, Kennet Road, Wirral, CH63 2JLTerracedFreehold£95,000
03 Jun 202533, Calder Road, Wirral, CH63 2JRTerracedFreehold£195,000
04 Mar 2025Ground And First Floors, Health Centre, Brackenwood Road, Wirral, CH63 2LROtherFreehold£5,200,000
30 Jan 202612, Wilstan Avenue, Wirral, CH63 2NASemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
10 Oct 202510, Wilstan Avenue, Wirral, CH63 2NATerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the CH63 2JX postcode area, located within Higher Bebington, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH63 2JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHigher Bebington Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrackenwood Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTown Lane Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH63 2JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH63 2JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo LocalThe Crescent, Wirral, CH63 2NTWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miCo-op FoodWirral, CH63 8LBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalKings Road, Wirral, CH63 8PZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miThe CrestHeath Road, Wirral, CH63 2HFWalking directions to The Crest

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 CH63 2JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edward John Lamb

Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jason Walsh

Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Judith Grier

Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardBebingtonE05000954
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Higher BebingtonE02001501
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 035CE01007118
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH63 2JX

Is CH63 2JX (Higher Bebington) safe?

The area around CH63 2JX records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CH63 2JX?

The median sale price around CH63 2JX in Higher Bebington is £248,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH63 2JX?

There are 12 schools close to CH63 2JX, including Higher Bebington Junior School (Good), Brackenwood Junior School (Good) and Town Lane Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH63 2JX?

The closest station to CH63 2JX is Bebington, about 1,558 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH63 2JX?

CH63 2JX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH63 2JX (Higher Bebington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH63 2JX is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Edward John Lamb (Green Party), Jason Walsh (Green Party) and Judith Grier (Green Party).

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.