Postcode report
Is CH49 5PL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CH49 5PL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CH49 5PL is a postcode in Upton, Wirral, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CH49 5PL, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CH49 5PL are safety and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CH49 5PL is based on Wirral 034 Census 2021. It covers 7,335 residents, 874 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CH49 5PL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CH49 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £278k from 12 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CH49 5PL can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CH49 5PL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CH49 5PL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CH49 5PL
Is CH49 5PL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CH49 5PL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CH49 5PL?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CH49 5PL?
LocaleIQ matched CH49 5PL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CH49 5PL?
The latest median sold price is £278k based on 12 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CH49 5PL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.