Living in CH31, Wirral
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH31 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 CH31
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £272,500 and a range from £78,000 to £850,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 DALE COURT TELEGRAPH ROAD, CH60 7SH | flat-maisonette | £190,500 | 2026-06-19 |
| 49 MILNER ROAD, CH60 5RU | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| FLAT 3 SANDSTONE HOUSE, 1 ROCKY LANE, CH60 0BY | flat-maisonette | £355,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 23 RED DALE FLATS DALE AVENUE, CH60 7TA | flat-maisonette | £115,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 1 SANDY LANE, CH60 5SX | semi-detached | £176,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 4 OBAN DRIVE, CH60 5RL | semi-detached | £436,000 | 2026-04-02 |
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
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Thingwall Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Irby Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Greasby Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Woodchurch CofE Primary School | Primary | Inadequate | 3.0 mi |
| Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
12 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 34.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
31 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH31 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Wirral's figures.
Common questions about CH31
What is the average house price in CH31?
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 CH31?
Prices in Wirral are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CH31?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central CH31 in the last 2 years is £272,500, ranging from £78,000 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH31?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH31, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH31?
31 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH31 at risk of flooding?
Central CH31 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 CH31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £272,500; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 31 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH31 safe?
31 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH31 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? CH31 or CH60, CH31 or CH61, CH31 or CH26.
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