Masefield Close Bebington, Wirral
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH62), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44504865.
- Sales: 49 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 7, E: 1).
- 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 A; 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 Bebington, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, New Ferry Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sunlight Group Practice, about 290 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £148,475 | £134,000 | £162,950 |
| 2017 | 3 | £145,000 | £114,000 | £167,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £126,250 | £108,500 | £144,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £159,000 | £142,950 | £165,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £142,000 | £139,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2022 | 11 CH62 5JX | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2019 | 15 CH62 5JX | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 3 CH62 5JX | Detached | £162,950 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Feb 2018 | 22 CH62 5JX | Detached | £134,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 12 CH62 5JX | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2017 | 11 CH62 5JX | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 5 CH62 5JX | Detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2015 | 6 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2014 | 4 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £123,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Nov 2013 | 7 CH62 5JX | Detached | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2012 | 19 CH62 5JX | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | 17 CH62 5JX | Detached | £144,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2010 | 9 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £108,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jan 2008 | 20 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Oct 2007 | 3 CH62 5JX | Detached | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 22 CH62 5JX | Detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2007 | 8 CH62 5JX | Flat or maisonette | £142,950 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Aug 2006 | 14 CH62 5JX | Detached | £139,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 May 2006 | 5 CH62 5JX | Detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 May 2004 | 3 CH62 5JX | Detached | £129,950 | Leasehold. |
| 21 May 2004 | 14 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £119,950 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2004 | 17 CH62 5JX | Flat or maisonette | £124,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Nov 2003 | 6 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2003 | 4 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £85,950 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2003 | 11 CH62 5JX | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 8 CH62 5JX | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2002 | 20 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2001 | 1 CH62 5JX | Detached | £79,495 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 5 CH62 5JX | Detached | £69,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Dec 2000 | 3 CH62 5JX | Detached | £76,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2000 | 19 CH62 5JX | Detached | £70,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2000 | 16 CH62 5JX | Detached | £69,995 | New build. |
| 25 Feb 2000 | 24 CH62 5JX | Detached | £69,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2000 | 4 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £59,495 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 17 CH62 5JX | Flat or maisonette | £69,995 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 20 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £59,495 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 18 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £58,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 22 CH62 5JX | Detached | £69,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 26 CH62 5JX | Detached | £78,500 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 1999 | 8 CH62 5JX | Flat or maisonette | £54,254 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 14 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £62,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Aug 1999 | 15 CH62 5JX | Detached | £77,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Aug 1999 | 11 CH62 5JX | Detached | £49,995 | New build. |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 9 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £49,995 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 12 CH62 5JX | Detached | £78,250 | New build. |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 10 CH62 5JX | Detached | £69,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 7 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £62,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 2 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £58,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 6 CH62 5JX | Semi-detached | £58,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1996-2002 (12); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 750 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Bebington Road/ Grove Street, New Ferry: up to 23 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Site of 78, 78A and 82 Bebington Road, New Ferry: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Land at Former 41 to 43, Bebington Road, New Ferry: up to 11 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Cleared Site, 15 New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 8 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 100 New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Woodhead Street Car Park and Land off New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 45 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- South of 706 New Chester Road, New Ferry: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at the former Rock Ferry High School and Ravenswood, Highfield South, Rock Ferry: up to 186 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 23 addresses are between 21 m and 24 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH62 5JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH62 5JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bebington 918,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Rock Ferry 686,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Port Sunlight 678,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Drive Higher Bebington | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sunlight Group Practice | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glencairn Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Catherines Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Bebington Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Ferry Park 4.8 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,910 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 8.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Port Sunlight War Memorial, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) south. 123 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Port Sunlight War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Dell, the Diamond and the Causeway, Port Sunlight | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bromborough Court House moated site and fishponds, Wirral | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trisha's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| The Sloyne | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Storeton Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Marsh Hey Covert | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 5 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 18 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 160 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Plessington Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 340 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Church Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Bebington | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brackenwood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Town Lane Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brackenwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ferry Village Hall CH62 5JS | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| New Ferry Day Nursery CH62 5AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Londis MFG Bebington CH63 7LQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Grove Street Primary School CH62 5BA | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Rowlands Pharmacy CH62 5HS | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| King of desserts CH62 5BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| The Crusty cob 1 limeted CH62 5BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Jay's Bistro Ltd CH63 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Discount Inferno CH62 5AB | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Griffiths Bakery CH62 5BQ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| The Cleveland Arms CH62 5BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Four Seasons Takeaway CH62 5BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Tasty Pizza CH62 5BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Blooming Skull Coffee CH62 5BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| The Cyclist CH62 5AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grove Square (17); On or near Coleridge Drive (9); On or near Parking Area (6); On or near Rydal Bank (4); On or near Larkin Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Chocolate Cellar (manufacturers/packers, CH62 5AB) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Eliot Close · Coleridge Drive · Larkin Close · Longfellow Drive · Grove Square · Hulmewood · Rydal Bank · Grove Street · Beta Close · College Drive · Sefton Road · School Lane
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.