Postcode insights

CH44 5RU

Ruskin Avenue

Liscard

Property search →

Interactive map showing CH44 5RU and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for CH44 5RU

Overview

Postcode CH44 5RU is located in a major urban area, within the Liscard area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Liscard area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Liscard is £41,753 per year. The median sale price in Liscard is £175,000 (around £174 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Birkenhead North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Liscard has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,856 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Liscard has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.2%

Approximately 11.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Liscard is £41,753 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from CH44 5RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Liscard near CH44 5RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH44 5RU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Birkenhead North

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH44 5RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.5 miThe BreckMediumWalking directions to The Breck
0.4 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
7,787.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.19(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.34(-7%)
Drugs
4.17(+7%)
Other theft
3.47(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
97.72%
Bangladeshi
3
1.14%
Chinese
3
1.14%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
21.24%
Level 3 (A level)
48
21.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.83%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
36.45%
Owns outright
38
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
14.02%
Other social rented
8
7.48%
Social rents from council
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Liscard

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £174
Sales (last 12 months): 201
Typical range (middle 50%): £145K – £230K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Liscard area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Liscard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£268,500£204
Semi-Detached95£205,000£189
Terraced89£151,000£162
Flats8£125,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Liscard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Liscard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£43,500£131,500£88,250
2017£150,000£87,500£131,500£100,000
2018£171,500£83,725£145,000£106,000
2019£191,000£77,000£145,550£100,000
2020£167,500£88,000£155,000£110,000
2021£310,000£89,000£180,500£130,500
2022£272,500£106,750£195,000£134,000
2023£310,000£103,500£199,950£142,000
2024£174,000£119,950£195,500£140,000
2025£267,750£125,000£192,498£152,000
2026£287,365£90,500£212,500£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Liscard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Liscard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£116—£119£88
2017£119£128£113£100
2018£147£124£125£107
2019£128£117£140£102
2020£156£132£144£110
2021£229£131£155£127
2022£194£162£169£137
2023£227£152£181£134
2024£168£147£177£146
2025£193£149£177£153
2026£208£151£196£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Liscard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 5RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH44 5RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202544, Ruskin Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 5RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
27 Feb 20268, Woodstock Road, Wallasey, CH44 5RWTerracedFreehold£187,000
02 Apr 202618, Rostherne Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 5RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
05 Sept 202519, Rostherne Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 5RZTerracedFreehold£180,000
19 May 202522, Rostherne Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 5RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000

Schools

In the CH44 5RU postcode area, located within Liscard, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH44 5RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWeatherhead High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH44 5RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH44 5RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHD Daily Needs120 Mill Lane, Wallasey, CH44 3BLWalking directions to HD Daily Needs
0.2 miCity Convenience Store370 Poulton Road, Wallasey, CH44 4DDWalking directions to City Convenience Store
0.4 miHeron Foods15 Liscard Way, Liscard, Wallasey, CH44 5XUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miIceland30 Liscard Way, Liscard, Wallasey, CH44 5TPWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH44 5RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graeme William Cooper

Liscard - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Angela Eagle

Wallasey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyWallaseyE14001561
WardLiscardE05000965
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LiscardE02001473
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 007AE01007212
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH44 5RU

Is CH44 5RU (Liscard) safe?

The area around CH44 5RU records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH44 5RU?

The median sale price around CH44 5RU in Liscard is £175,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH44 5RU?

There are 16 schools close to CH44 5RU, including Park Primary School (Good), St Alban's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Weatherhead High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH44 5RU?

The closest station to CH44 5RU is Birkenhead North, about 1,222 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH44 5RU?

CH44 5RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,856 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH44 5RU (Liscard) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wallasey covering CH44 5RU is Angela Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Graeme William Cooper (Labour Party).