CH49 — WIRRAL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH49

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH49 is £244,678, which is 21% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH49 cost 14.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH49 have fallen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£348,604	311
Semi-detached	£243,759	556
Terraced	£158,386	215
Flat	£110,168	104
All types	£244,678	1206

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH49

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

With 45.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH49 has a crime rate well 45% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CH49

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH49 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Greasby Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Fender Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Overchurch Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton	Primary	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 CH49 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH49 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

CH49 — WIRRAL

Area Summary

CH49 (WIRRAL) offers property prices near the national average (£244,678), low crime (45% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH49?

The average house price in CH49 (WIRRAL) is £244,678, based on 1206 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.5% over the past year.

Is CH49 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH49 is significantly below the national average (45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH49?

There are 17 schools in or near CH49. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in CH49?

Council tax in CH49 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 CH49?

The average broadband download speed in CH49 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH49 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in CH49 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 328,873.