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CH48

WIRRAL

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH48 is the postcode district for WIRRAL, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £464,275
1yr change ▼ 10.0%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£464,275

▼ 10.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

62% above national avg

Crime Rate

15.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

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.

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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

£425K £443K £460K £478K £496K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

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 CH48 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about CH48 WIRRAL

What is the average house price in CH48 WIRRAL?
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 WIRRAL 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 is the population of CH48 WIRRAL?
The population of CH48 (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 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 are schools like in CH48 WIRRAL?
There are 9 schools in or near CH48. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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