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Wirral

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About

The Wirral is a peninsula in North West England, bordered by the River Mersey to the east and the River Dee to the west. It covers an area of approximately 60 square miles and includes towns such as Birkenhead, Wallasey, and Heswall. The district has a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with industrial areas near the docks and green spaces like Wirral Country Park.

The Wirral is connected to Liverpool by the Mersey Ferry and tunnels, making it part of the wider Merseyside region. The coastline features sandy beaches and marshland, particularly along the Dee Estuary. The area has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, and is known for its commuter links to nearby cities.

Area overview

On average Wirral has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wirral is £39,756 per year. There are 139 schools in Wirral: 92 primary (7 Outstanding and 62 Good) and 21 secondary (2 Outstanding and 15 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wirral Population
320,199
Population density
1,989.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295,967
92.43%
Other White
5,910
1.85%
Irish
2,641
0.82%
Indian
1,933
0.6%
Chinese
1,847
0.58%
Total population: 320,199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51,333
35.83%
Owns with a mortgage
41,781
29.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
24,397
17.03%
Other social rented
16,454
11.49%
Social rents from council
5,611
3.92%
Total households: 143,252

Property prices in Wirral

Based on 4,050 recent sales, the median property price is £217,250 in Wirral area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wirral in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wirral over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached740£380,000
Flats492£135,000
Semi-Detached1,728£237,500
Terraced1,090£155,000

10 years median price trend in Wirral

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wirral.

All wards in Wirral

Bebington

Bidston and St James

Birkenhead and Tranmere

Bromborough

Clatterbridge

Claughton

Eastham

Greasby, Frankby and Irby

Heswall

Hoylake and Meols

Leasowe and Moreton East

Liscard

Moreton West and Saughall Massie

New Brighton

Oxton

Pensby and Thingwall

Prenton

Rock Ferry

Seacombe

Upton

Wallasey

West Kirby and Thurstaston

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.