Postcode sector · Wirral

CH46 9 area guide

Who lives in CH46 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Wirral
Region: North West
Population: 6,455 (2024)

CH46 9Postcode sector · Wirral

At a glance

What CH46 9 is like

The CH46 9 postcode sector in Wirral covers 70 live postcodes and is home to about 6,455 people across 4 census neighbourhoods. 58.9% of households own their home, 15.8% rent privately and 25% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 51.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in CH46 9 sold for a median of £195,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CH46 9 compares

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

AffluenceMore

2.5/ 10

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

CrimeMore

6/ 10

Around the middle — 31.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£195,000

Median over 31 sales in CH46 9, −0.4% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 37 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

75%

of 4 rated schools in CH46 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£37,465

Average a year, before tax — higher than 5% 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
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.5 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
02
A lot of social housingLook closer
25% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
03
An older population
21% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
04
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 37 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

CH46 9 FAQs

Is CH46 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.5 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 31.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 6 of 10 nationally. 75% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in CH46 9?

The median sale price over the last year was £195,000.

Homes in CH46 9 sold for a median of £195,000 across 31 sales in the year to August 2026, −0.4% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CH46 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 31.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around CH46 9, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 6 of 10.

Who lives in CH46 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 7.5% of residents. 58.9% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (45.2%).

Which council covers CH46 9?

CH46 9 is in Wirral.

CH46 9 is in Wirral, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CH46 9?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 37 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Leasowe Rail Station, 0.5 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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