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CH63 5QS

Thornton Avenue

Bebington

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Detailed insights for CH63 5QS

Overview

Postcode CH63 5QS is located in a major urban area, within the Bebington ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodhey area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodhey is £54,789 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Woodhey has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,570 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Woodhey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodhey is £54,789 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH63 5QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodhey near CH63 5QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CH63 5QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
4,240.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
6.12(+57%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.4(-91%)
Burglary
2.72(-51%)
Possession of weapons
1.36(+24%)
Other theft
1.36(-79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
95.72%
Pakistani
5
1.64%
Irish
5
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.66%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
42.13%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.84%
No qualifications
17
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
50%
Owns with a mortgage
53
46.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.75%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 5QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 5QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20268, Claremont Way, Wirral, CH63 5QRDetachedFreehold£375,000
26 Sept 202526, Claremont Way, Wirral, CH63 5QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
01 Apr 20261, Brimstage Avenue, Wirral, CH63 5QHDetachedFreehold£500,000
09 Jun 20254, Kings Road, Wirral, CH63 5QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£476,000
05 Aug 202533, Kings Road, Wirral, CH63 5QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the CH63 5QS postcode area, located within Woodhey, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH63 5QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryPrenton High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBedford Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryTown Lane Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH63 5QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH63 5QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyMount Road, Wirral, CH42 6REWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLondisMount Road, Wirral, CH42 6REWalking directions to Londis

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 5QS, 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)WoodheyE02001498
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 032AE01007111
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH63 5QS

Is CH63 5QS (Woodhey) safe?

The area around CH63 5QS records about 18 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CH63 5QS?

The median sale price around CH63 5QS in Woodhey is £248,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH63 5QS?

There are 13 schools close to CH63 5QS, including Prenton High School for Girls (Good), Bedford Drive Primary School (Good) and Town Lane Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH63 5QS?

The closest station to CH63 5QS is Rock Ferry, about 1,555 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH63 5QS?

CH63 5QS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,570 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH63 5QS (Woodhey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH63 5QS 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.