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CH62

WIRRAL

Cheshire, North West, England

CH62 covers WIRRAL in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £232,269
1yr change ▼ 9.7%
Crime 72% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£232,269

▼ 9.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

22.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

72% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

Property Prices in CH62

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH62 is £232,269, which is 25% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH62 cost 19.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH62 have fallen 9.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £347,953 206
Semi-detached £221,272 569
Terraced £165,509 449
Flat £120,447 123
All types £232,269 1398

5-Year Price History

£213K £222K £230K £239K £248K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CH62

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

With 22.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH62 has a crime rate well 72% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CH62

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH62 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Grove Street Primary School Primary Good mi
Raeburn Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Heygarth Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

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 CH62 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH62 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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CH62 — WIRRAL

Area Summary

CH62 (WIRRAL) offers affordable property prices (£232,269, 19% below national average), low crime (72% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH62?
The average house price in CH62 (WIRRAL) is £232,269, based on 1398 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.7% over the past year.
Is CH62 a safe area to live?
Crime in CH62 is significantly below the national average (22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in CH62?
There are 9 schools in or near CH62. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in CH62?
Council tax in CH62 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 CH62?
The average broadband download speed in CH62 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in CH62 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in CH62 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 328,873.