Living in CH42, Wirral
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH42 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 CH42
181 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH42 in the last 2 years, with a median of £150,000 and a range from £77,000 to £425,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 WESTDALE ROAD, CH42 3XP | terraced | £145,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 2 SOUTHDALE ROAD, CH42 3XW | terraced | £126,950 | 2026-06-05 |
| 37 INGLEMERE ROAD, CH42 4QL | terraced | £133,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 49 MOUNT ROAD, CH42 6PW | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 22 IVYDALE ROAD, CH42 5PS | terraced | £127,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 71 EVEREST ROAD, CH42 6QU | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-29 |
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
54 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Lane Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Brackenwood Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
36 state primary and 9 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 CH42, 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 | 14.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
377 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH42 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Wirral's figures.
Common questions about CH42
What is the average house price in CH42?
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 CH42?
Prices in Wirral are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CH42?
The median of 181 recorded sales around central CH42 in the last 2 years is £150,000, ranging from £77,000 to £425,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH42?
54 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH42, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH42?
377 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH42 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH42 at risk of flooding?
Central CH42 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 CH42 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £150,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 377 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH42 safe?
377 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH42 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? CH42 or CH32, CH42 or CH41, CH42 or CH43.
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