Town Pop. 9,219

Living in Greasby: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Greasby scores 70/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the CH48 postcode district.

No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider CH48 district average of 61/100, that is 9 points above. Its healthcare score runs 33 points above the CH48 district's 31/100. For the surrounding area, see CH48 postcode district.

70
OUT OF 100
Good
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 138 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 48 crimes
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  1. 1 Ashdown Drive 21 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 91
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
64
9 schools in area · 40 within 4km
3Outstanding5Good1Requires Improvement
  • Gilbrook SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Upton Hall School FCJSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Brookdale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greasby Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Greasby Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Overchurch Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School UptonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Overchurch Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital6.2 mi
Aintree University Hospital9.2 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
1 GP surgery in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,448 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)93.4%
available across Wirral
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 208 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed52%Unemployed1.8%Retired36.2%Student3.5%Other inactive6.4%
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary18.3%
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership88.1%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Wirral · 2026-27
A £1,667
B £1,945
C £2,223
D £2,501
E £3,057
F £3,613
G £4,168
H £5,002
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Upton 1.6 mi
Meols 2.1 mi
Moreton 2.1 mi
J2A M53 1.4 mi
J2 M53 1.7 mi
J3 M53 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,500 74
Detached £327,750 24
Semi-detached £264,500 43
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£239k £275k £312k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greasby a nice place to live?

Yes, Greasby is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Greasby is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Greasby?

Greasby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 314 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Greasby?

Among the top-rated schools in Greasby are Gilbrook School, Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Upton Hall School FCJ, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Greasby in total.

What are house prices like in Greasby?

The current median house price in Greasby is £285,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,750, semi-detached £264,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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