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CH44 9EJ area guide

Who lives in CH44 9EJ, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Seacombe
Council: Wirral
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 1,476 (2024)

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At a glance

What CH44 9EJ is like

CH44 9EJ is a postcode in the Seacombe neighbourhood of Wirral. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,476 people. 42.2% of households own their home, 39.5% rent privately and 17.1% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 5–9, and 47.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in CH44 9 sold for a median of £155,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CH44 9EJ compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 48.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£155,000

Median over 25 sales in CH44 9, +17.9% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 39 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

90%

of 10 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£33,204

Average a year, before tax — higher than 0% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
39.5% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
Higher crime than mostLook closer
48.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in CH44 9 is up 17.9% on the year before.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
90% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

CH44 9EJ FAQs

Is CH44 9EJ a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 48.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 90% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in CH44 9EJ?

The median sale price over the last year was £155,000.

Homes in CH44 9 sold for a median of £155,000 across 25 sales in the year to August 2026, +17.9% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CH44 9EJ safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 48.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around CH44 9EJ, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in CH44 9EJ?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 5–9, at 10.3% of residents. 42.2% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (74%).

Which council covers CH44 9EJ?

CH44 9EJ is in Wirral.

CH44 9EJ is in Wirral, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CH44 9EJ?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 39 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Seacombe Ferry Terminal, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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