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CH46

WIRRAL

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH46 encompasses WIRRAL and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £209,819
1yr change ▲ 2.7%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£209,819

▲ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

27% below national avg

Crime Rate

39.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

Property Prices in CH46

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH46 is £209,819, which is 33% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH46 cost 26.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH46 have risen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £274,185 319
Semi-detached £198,818 516
Terraced £149,721 179
Flat £106,378 81
All types £209,819 1115

5-Year Price History

£201K £205K £209K £213K £217K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CH46

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

With 39.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH46 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CH46

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH46 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Castleway Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Eastway Primary School Primary Good mi
Castleway Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lingham Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Leasowe Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

328,873

Population

67

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 CH46 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH46 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

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CH46 — WIRRAL

Area Summary

CH46 (WIRRAL) offers affordable property prices (£209,819, 27% below national average), low crime (52% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CH46 WIRRAL

What is the average house price in CH46 WIRRAL?
The average house price in CH46 (WIRRAL) is £209,819, based on 1115 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 27% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.7% over the past year.
Is CH46 WIRRAL a safe area to live?
Crime in CH46 is significantly below the national average (39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CH46 WIRRAL?
The population of CH46 (WIRRAL) is approximately 328,873 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CH46?
The average broadband download speed in CH46 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CH46 WIRRAL?
There are 11 schools in or near CH46. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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