CH61 — WIRRAL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH61

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH61 is £295,439, which is 5% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in CH61 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in CH61 have risen 5.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£415,065	155
Semi-detached	£271,235	511
Terraced	£235,018	56
Flat	£148,463	16
All types	£295,439	751

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH61

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

With 13.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH61 has a crime rate well 83% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CH61

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH61 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ladymount Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Pensby High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Stanley School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pensby Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School	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 CH61 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH61 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

CH61 — WIRRAL

Area Summary

CH61 (WIRRAL) offers property prices near the national average (£295,439), low crime (83% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH61?

The average house price in CH61 (WIRRAL) is £295,439, based on 751 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.7% over the past year.

Is CH61 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH61 is significantly below the national average (13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH61?

There are 7 schools in or near CH61. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CH61?

Council tax in CH61 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 CH61?

The average broadband download speed in CH61 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH61 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in CH61 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 328,873.