CH48 — WIRRAL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH48

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH48 is £464,275, which is 49% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH48 cost 61.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH48 have fallen 10.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£738,390	235
Semi-detached	£352,540	202
Terraced	£279,308	117
Flat	£256,440	159
All types	£464,275	744

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH48

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

With 15.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH48 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CH48

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH48 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
West Kirby Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Black Horse Hill Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Avalon School	Other	Not inspected	mi
West Kirby School and College	Other	Not inspected	mi
West Kirby Grammar School	Secondary	Good	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 CH48 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH48 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

CH48 — WIRRAL

Area Summary

CH48 (WIRRAL) offers above-average property prices (£464,275, 62% above national average), low crime (80% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH48?

The average house price in CH48 (WIRRAL) is £464,275, based on 744 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 62% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.0% over the past year.

Is CH48 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH48 is significantly below the national average (15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH48?

There are 9 schools in or near CH48. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CH48?

Council tax in CH48 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 CH48?

The average broadband download speed in CH48 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH48 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in CH48 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 328,873.