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CH49

WIRRAL

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH49 encompasses WIRRAL and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £244,678
1yr change ▼ 0.5%
Crime 45% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£244,678

▼ 0.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% below national avg

Crime Rate

45.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

45% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

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.

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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

£240K £242K £244K £245K £247K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

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 CH49 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about CH49 WIRRAL

What is the average house price in CH49 WIRRAL?
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 WIRRAL 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 is the population of CH49 WIRRAL?
The population of CH49 (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 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 are schools like in CH49 WIRRAL?
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.

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