Living in CH61, Wirral
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH61 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 CH61
106 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH61 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £135,000 to £459,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 KINGS DRIVE, CH61 9PX | semi-detached | £190,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 11 EXMOOR CLOSE, CH61 9QN | semi-detached | £237,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 39 MARLSTON AVENUE, CH61 3XT | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 47 MARLSTON AVENUE, CH61 3XT | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 5 SHEARMAN CLOSE, CH61 9PA | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 2A LAURELHURST AVENUE, CH61 9NY | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2026-05-15 |
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
32 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Upton Hall School FCJ | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Thingwall Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Irby Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Greasby Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
22 state primary and 4 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 | 19.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 11.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
41 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH61 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 CH61
What is the average house price in CH61?
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 CH61?
Prices in Wirral are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CH61?
The median of 106 recorded sales around central CH61 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £135,000 to £459,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH61?
32 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH61, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH61?
41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH61 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH61 at risk of flooding?
Central CH61 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 CH61 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 £240,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 41 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH61 safe?
41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH61 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? CH61 or CH31, CH61 or CH60, CH61 or CH26.
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