Living in CH26, Wirral
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH26 in Wirral. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wirral: £215,575, up 7.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CH26
89 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £205,000 and a range from £73,000 to £320,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 KINDALE ROAD, CH43 3AU | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 127 WATERPARK ROAD, CH43 0SL | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 11 KINDALE ROAD, CH43 3AU | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 555 WOODCHURCH ROAD, CH43 0TR | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 114 DURLEY DRIVE, CH43 3BA | semi-detached | £209,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 12 GARRICK ROAD, CH43 3DE | flat-maisonette | £73,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
56 schools within 3 miles , of which 65% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Hall School FCJ | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Fender Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Ridgeway High School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Thingwall Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
35 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Birkenhead School, Progress Schools - Wirral.
All 2 fee-paying schools near CH26, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
83 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Wirral's figures.
Common questions about CH26
What is the average house price in CH26?
The average sold price in Wirral is £215,575 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CH26?
Prices in Wirral are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CH26?
The median of 89 recorded sales around central CH26 in the last 2 years is £205,000, ranging from £73,000 to £320,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH26?
56 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH26, and 65% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH26?
83 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH26 at risk of flooding?
Central CH26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CH26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 65% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £205,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 83 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH26 safe?
83 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CH26 or CH43, CH26 or CH30, CH26 or CH61.
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