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CH63 9 area guide

Who lives in CH63 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Wirral
Region
North West
Population
8,757 (2024)
At a glance

What CH63 9 is like

The CH63 9 postcode sector in Wirral covers 124 live postcodes and is home to about 8,757 people across 6 census neighbourhoods. 82.7% of households own their home, 12.1% rent privately and 4.8% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 70–74, and 50% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in CH63 9 sold for a median of £343,750 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CH63 9 compares

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

AffluenceMore
8.8/ 10

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

CrimeMore
4/ 10

Around the middle — 19.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£343,750

Median over 62 sales in CH63 9, +21.7% on the year before.

TransportMore
7.0/ 10

Very good — 3 stations within a mile, 34 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 4 rated schools in CH63 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£52,574

Average a year, before tax — higher than 49% 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.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.8 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in CH63 9 is up 21.7% on the year before.

  3. 03
    An older population

    31.2% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    3 stations within a mile and 34 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

CH63 9 FAQs

01
Is CH63 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.8 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 19.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 4 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in CH63 9?

The median sale price over the last year was £343,750.

Homes in CH63 9 sold for a median of £343,750 across 62 sales in the year to August 2026, +21.7% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is CH63 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 19.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around CH63 9, well below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 4 of 10.
04
Who lives in CH63 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 70–74, at 9.1% of residents. 82.7% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (46.2%).
05
Which council covers CH63 9?

CH63 9 is in Wirral.

CH63 9 is in Wirral, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is CH63 9?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 34 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Spital Rail Station, 0.4 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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