Is CH27 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in CH27 are higher than average, at 822 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of CH27?

The population for the CH27 area is approximately 354 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Wirral, North West

CH27 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH27 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

354

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10

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2/10

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8/10

workEmployment

4/10

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5/10

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2/10

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10/10

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4/10

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1/10

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Area Character

CH27 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH27 is a postcode district in Wirral, North West, covering 18 active and 96 retired postcodes.

The majority of CH27 (61% of postcodes) consists of a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families.

Safety: Crime runs above average across CH27 at 822 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CH27 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%

Asian / British Asian3.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 3%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences94

Shoplifting66

Public order38

Anti-social behaviour23

Drugs19