Sandy Lane is in West Kirby, Wirral and in Wirral district. CH48 3JR is located in the West Kirby and Thurstaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 3JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH48 3JS, CH48 3JA, CH48 3JQ, CH48 3JG, CH48 2LB, CH48 3JN, CH48 2HG, CH48 3LE, CH48 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH48 3JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 48% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 43.4% | 52% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.1% | 21.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 45.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 17.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 45.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 25.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 19% | 19.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 19% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 38.9% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 94.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.8% higher than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 373rd highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ludlow Court Sandy Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-24 | £147,077 |
| 9 Ludlow Court Sandy Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-26 | £151,395 |
| 16 Ludlow Court Sandy Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2019-10-31 | £157,697 |
| 11 Ludlow Court Sandy Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2018-06-27 | £165,283 |
| 16 Ludlow Court Sandy Lane, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2016-07-29 | £161,003 |
CH48 3JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH48 3JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School St Bridget's Lane , West Kirby CH48 3JT | 4out of 4 | 184 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kirby Primary School Anglesey Road , West Kirby CH48 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Horse Hill Infant School Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby CH48 6DR | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Horse Hill Junior School Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby CH48 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 126 Market Street , Hoylake CH47 3BH | 3out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Kirby Grammar School Graham Road , West Kirby CH48 5DP | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensby High School Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN | 3out of 4 | 5,380 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School Caldy Road , West Kirby CH48 2HE | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kirby Residential School Meols Drive , West Kirby CH48 5DH | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse | 1 Village Road, West Kirby | 111 yd | |
| Est Italian | 194 Banks Road, West Kirby | 379 yd | |
| Tanskey's | Coronation Gardens, Banks Road | 379 yd | |
| Lily's Thai Restaurant | 119-121 Banks Road, West Kirby | 516 yd | |
| Tea Shop In The Park | Tea Shop In The Park, Westbourne Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby Social Club | 98 Banks Road, West Kirby | 735 yd | |
| Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons | Dee Hotel, 44 Grange Road | 934 yd | |
| The White Lion | 51 Grange Road, West Kirby | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering | 156 Banks Road, West Kirby | 592 yd | |
| Pizza Magic 3 | 134 Banks Road, West Kirby | 658 yd | |
| The Grange Chippy | 68 Grange Road, West Kirby | 918 yd | |
| The Marigold Fisheries Restaurant | 14 Banks Road | 983 yd | |
| Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour | Dee Lane, West Kirby | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Confectioners | 19 The Crescent, West Kirby | 966 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Dee Lane, West Kirby | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Road Playing Field RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Ashton Park ASHTON PARK ASHTON PARK WESTBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Calday Grange Swimming Pool GOURLEYS LANE | swimming pool | 872 yd |
| Calday Grange Grammar School GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| West Kirby Concourse Leisure Centre THE CONCOURSE THE CONCOURSE GRANGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.