Postcode CH63 2LU 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 Port Sunlight, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Higher Bebington has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH63 2LU.
Higher Bebington near CH63 2LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Port Sunlight located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £377,500 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 103 | £262,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 24 | £183,500 | £204 |
| Flats | 21 | £118,000 | £181 |
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 | £255,000 | £183,500 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £120,000 | £260,000 | £185,750 |
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 | £212 |
| 2026 | £270 | £181 | £252 | £194 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 2LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 15, Cedar Avenue, Wirral, CH63 2NE | Terraced | Freehold | £186,500 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 17, Cedar Avenue, Wirral, CH63 2NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 34, Rowan Grove, Wirral, CH63 2NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 24, Rowan Grove, Wirral, CH63 2NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 15, Hazel Grove, Wirral, CH63 2NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the CH63 2LU postcode area, located within Higher Bebington, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH63 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | The Crescent, Wirral, CH63 2NT | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Crest | Heath Road, Wirral, CH63 2HF | Walking directions to The Crest |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cross Lane, Wirral, CH63 3AL | Walking directions to Co-op 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 CH63 2LU, 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 2LU 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 2LU in Higher Bebington is £248,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CH63 2LU, including Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), Brackenwood Junior School (Good) and Wirral Grammar School for Boys (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH63 2LU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH63 2LU 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).
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.