Postcode CH63 2LR is located in a major urban area, within the Bebington area 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 median sale price in Bebington is £247,940 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,750 and £316,000. 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.
Higher Bebington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,291 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Bebington has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.2% 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.
The average income per household in Higher Bebington is £58,097 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH63 2LR.
Higher Bebington near CH63 2LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bebington located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bebington | N/A | Walking directions to Bebington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Oval Sports Centre | Large | Walking directions to The Oval Sports Centre |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £247,940 (about £250 per square foot) in Bebington area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,140,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £390,000 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 106 | £260,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 26 | £185,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 23 | £120,000 | £178 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £250,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £129,000 | £262,500 | £188,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £209 |
| 2026 | £270 | £176 | £259 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 2LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 8, Ferns Road, Wirral, CH63 2PF | Terraced | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 25, Ferns Road, Wirral, CH63 2PE | Flats | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 12, Wilstan Avenue, Wirral, CH63 2NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 10, Wilstan Avenue, Wirral, CH63 2NA | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 17, Kennet Road, Wirral, CH63 2JL | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 |
In the CH63 2LR postcode area, located within Higher Bebington, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH63 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | The Crescent, Wirral, CH63 2NT | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Wirral, CH63 8LB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Crest | Heath Road, Wirral, CH63 2HF | Walking directions to The Crest |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Kings Road, Wirral, CH63 8PZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH63 2LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edward John Lamb
Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023
Jason Walsh
Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023
Judith Grier
Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH63 2LR 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.
The median sale price around CH63 2LR in Bebington is £247,940 (about £250 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CH63 2LR, including Brackenwood Junior School (Good), Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding) and Higher Bebington Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH63 2LR is Bebington, about 1,577 m away.
CH63 2LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,291 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH63 2LR 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).