Postcode district · Wallasey

CH44 area guide

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

Council: Wirral
Region: North West
Population: 38,794 (2024)

CH44Postcode district · Wallasey

At a glance

What CH44 is like

The CH44 postcode district in Wirral covers 771 live postcodes and is home to about 38,794 people across 25 census neighbourhoods. 51.2% of households own their home, 28.7% rent privately and 19.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 50.6% 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 sold for a median of £162,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CH44 compares

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

AffluenceMore

2.4/ 10

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

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 42.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£162,500

Median over 285 sales in CH44, +12.1% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 53 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

85%

of 13 rated schools in CH44 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£39,949

Average a year, before tax — higher than 11% 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
28.7% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
Higher crime than mostLook closer
42.9 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 2.4 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in CH44 is up 12.1% on the year before.

Questions

CH44 FAQs

Is CH44 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 42.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 85% 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?

The median sale price over the last year was £162,500.

Homes in CH44 sold for a median of £162,500 across 285 sales in the year to August 2026, +12.1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CH44 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 42.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around CH44, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in CH44?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.3% of residents. 51.2% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (39.7%).

Which council covers CH44?

CH44 is in Wirral.

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

How well connected is CH44?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 53 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, 0.9 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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