Postcode report
CH44 5SP Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CH44 5SP: area rating, property, schools and local change
CH44 5SP is a postcode in Liscard, Wirral, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CH44 5SP, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CH44 5SP are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CH44 5SP is based on Wirral 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,931 residents, 3,029 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near CH44 5SP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CH44 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £155k from 35 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CH44 5SP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CH44 5SP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CH44 5SP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CH44 5SP
Is CH44 5SP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CH44 5SP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CH44 5SP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CH44 5SP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CH44 5SP?
LocaleIQ matched CH44 5SP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CH44 5SP?
The latest median sold price is £155k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CH44 5SP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.