CH43 — PRENTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH43

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH43 is £234,012, which is 25% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH43 cost 18.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH43 have risen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£414,210	266
Semi-detached	£242,153	578
Terraced	£179,014	270
Flat	£129,011	424
All types	£234,012	1572

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH43

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 47.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH43 has a crime rate well 42% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CH43

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH43 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Prenton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Paul's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ridgeway High School	Secondary	Good	mi
Prenton Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

328,873

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH43 are 383.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

383.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH43 is collected by Wirral. The Band D rate is £2,158/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CH43 — PRENTON

Area Summary

CH43 (PRENTON) offers affordable property prices (£234,012, 18% below national average), low crime (42% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (383 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH43?

The average house price in CH43 (PRENTON) is £234,012, based on 1572 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.5% over the past year.

Is CH43 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH43 is significantly below the national average (47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH43?

There are 18 schools in or near CH43. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in CH43?

Council tax in CH43 is collected by Wirral. The Band D rate is £2,158 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CH43?

The average broadband download speed in CH43 is 383 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH43 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in CH43 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 328,873.