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CH61

WIRRAL

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH61 encompasses WIRRAL and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £295,439
1yr change ▲ 5.7%
Crime 83% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£295,439

▲ 5.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

13.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

83% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

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.

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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

£287K £291K £295K £299K £303K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

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 CH61 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about CH61 WIRRAL

What is the average house price in CH61 WIRRAL?
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 WIRRAL 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 is the population of CH61 WIRRAL?
The population of CH61 (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 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 are schools like in CH61 WIRRAL?
There are 7 schools in or near CH61. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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