Chidden Close Greasby, Wirral
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH49), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44504272.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wirral costs £2,501 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Upton (Merseyside), about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greasby Group Practice, about 110 m away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £231,000 | £231,000 | £231,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2024 | 4 CH49 3AA | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 5 May 2017 | 2 CH49 3AA | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 6 CH49 3AA | Detached | £231,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2011 | 3 CH49 3AA | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 7 CH49 3AA | Detached | £183,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2008 | 4 CH49 3AA | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 6 CH49 3AA | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2002 | 11 CH49 3AA | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2001 | 3 CH49 3AA | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wirral in 2026-27: Band D £2,501 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,667 | £1,945 | £2,223 | £2,501 | £3,056 | £3,612 | £4,168 | £5,001 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (32% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 27 m and 30 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH49 3AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH49 3QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Upton (Merseyside) 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Meols 414,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Moreton (Merseyside) 553,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hambledon Drive Greasby | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Heswall Bus Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Woodside | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greasby Group Practice | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mckeevers Chemist | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 230 Greasby Road [Dental Practice] | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Arrowe Park Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Moreton Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,400 m² | 230 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,970 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Park 7.4 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Park 1.4 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greasby Copse | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Roodee Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Thurstaston Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Dove Point | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Caldy Blacks | Beach | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 10 |
6 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wirral: see them on the Wirral page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasby Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brookdale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greasby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Overchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Overchurch Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's CH49 3AT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2019 |
| The Manor CH49 3NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Eddys Bar & Bistro CH49 3NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| The Little Gem CH49 3NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Spicy Kitchen CH49 3NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Nisa Local - Greasby CH49 3NQ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Golden Phoenix CH49 3NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Greasby Post Office CH49 3NQ | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| The Greave Dunning CH49 3NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Lewis Butchers (Greasby) Ltd CH49 3NQ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Red Cat CH49 3AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Keys Group - Greasby Road CH49 3NH | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Golden Fry No 2 CH49 3NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| SAI General Stores CH49 3NF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Gravesberie Inn CH49 2PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Pump Lane (11); On or near Swindon Close (4); On or near Redford Close (3); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Stroud Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 51% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 57% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Beauworth Avenue · Finchdean Close · Witney Close · Hambledon Drive · Swindon Close · Redford Close · Stroud Close · Frankby Road · Chippenham Avenue · Frankby Road · Frankby Road · Stapleton Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.