Living in CH62, Wirral
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH62 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 CH62
69 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH62 in the last 2 years, with a median of £200,000 and a range from £61,500 to £655,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 16 HEATHFIELD CROFT AVENUE EAST, CH62 2HE | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 89 MARK RAKE, CH62 2DJ | semi-detached | £203,500 | 2026-05-11 |
| 11 STANHOPE DRIVE, CH62 2DF | semi-detached | £330,500 | 2026-04-21 |
| 24 CROFT LANE, CH62 2DD | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-03-04 |
| 2 BROSELEY AVENUE, CH62 2EA | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 137 MARK RAKE, CH62 2DL | semi-detached | £227,000 | 2026-02-25 |
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
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Brackenwood Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Town Lane Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Childer Thornton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
| Co-op Academy Woodslee | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Brookhurst Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
21 state primary and 5 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 | 20.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
105 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH62 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Wirral's figures.
Common questions about CH62
What is the average house price in CH62?
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 CH62?
Prices in Wirral are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CH62?
The median of 69 recorded sales around central CH62 in the last 2 years is £200,000, ranging from £61,500 to £655,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH62?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH62, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH62?
105 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH62 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH62 at risk of flooding?
Central CH62 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 CH62 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £200,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 105 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH62 safe?
105 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH62 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? CH62 or CH63, CH62 or CH32, CH62 or CH42.
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