Living in CH41, Wirral
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH41 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 CH41
66 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH41 in the last 2 years, with a median of £85,000 and a range from £38,000 to £258,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 NEWLING STREET, CH41 4HU | terraced | £71,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 17 NEWLING STREET, CH41 4HU | terraced | £67,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 7 TRINITY STREET, CH41 4HJ | terraced | £60,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 97 DUKE STREET, CH41 8BR | terraced | £65,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 84 PARK ROAD NORTH, CH41 4HA | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 4 CRAVEN CLOSE, CH41 4NB | terraced | £137,500 | 2026-03-27 |
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
65 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Lane Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Birkenhead High School Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
41 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Birkenhead School, Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts, Progress Schools - Hamilton Square, Progress Schools - Wirral.
All 4 fee-paying schools near CH41, 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.8% |
| Professional occupations | 12.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
602 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH41 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wirral's figures.
Common questions about CH41
What is the average house price in CH41?
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 CH41?
Prices in Wirral are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CH41?
The median of 66 recorded sales around central CH41 in the last 2 years is £85,000, ranging from £38,000 to £258,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH41?
65 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH41, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH41?
602 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH41 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH41 at risk of flooding?
Central CH41 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 CH41 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £85,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 602 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH41 safe?
602 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH41 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? CH41 or CH25, CH41 or CH43, CH41 or CH44.
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