Postcode sector · Wirral

CH60 7 area guide

Who lives in CH60 7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Wirral
Region: North West
Population: 4,607 (2024)

CH60 7Postcode sector · Wirral

At a glance

What CH60 7 is like

The CH60 7 postcode sector in Wirral covers 42 live postcodes and is home to about 4,607 people across 3 census neighbourhoods. 74% of households own their home, 16.7% rent privately and 8.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 52% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in CH60 7 sold for a median of £245,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CH60 7 compares

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

AffluenceMore

8.7/ 10

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

CrimeMore

3/ 10

Lower than most — 14.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£245,500

Median over 26 sales in CH60 7, +4.5% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 49 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 1 rated schools in CH60 7 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£46,795

Average a year, before tax — higher than 32% 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
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.7 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
14.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
An older population
27.8% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
04
Mostly owner-occupied
74% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

CH60 7 FAQs

Is CH60 7 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.7 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 14.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% 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 CH60 7?

The median sale price over the last year was £245,500.

Homes in CH60 7 sold for a median of £245,500 across 26 sales in the year to August 2026, +4.5% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CH60 7 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 14.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around CH60 7, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.

Who lives in CH60 7?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 8.3% of residents. 74% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (47.8%).

Which council covers CH60 7?

CH60 7 is in Wirral.

CH60 7 is in Wirral, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CH60 7?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 49 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Heswall Rail Station, 1.1 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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