Town Pop. 85,474

Living in Wallasey: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wallasey is 68/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 82/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 30/100 against a town median of 67/100.

It scores 5 points above the CH27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. That sits 18 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (94) and transport (80) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CH27 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 3,299 crimes

↑ 16% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 880 crimes

↓ 32% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 677 crimes

↑ 16% above national average

Public order 675 crimes

↑ 22% above national average

Drugs 407 crimes

↑ 45% above national average

other 1,152 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 520 crimes
2 Supermarket 183 crimes
3 Shopping Area 134 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³

Green Space 83

Parks Ample 33

Sports Pitches Ample 60

Allotments Ample 8

Golf Courses Ample 6

Tennis Courts Ample 13

Bowling Greens Ample 21

Playgrounds Ample 37

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 45 in area · 51 within 4km

4Outstanding24Good9Requires Improvement8Ungraded

Clare Mount Specialist Sports CollegeSpecial · inspected 2021
Outstanding
Elleray Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Orrets Meadow SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Upton Hall School FCJSecondary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Castleway Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
Good
Eastway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Egremont Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Greenleas Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Hayfield SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Good
Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital2.1 mi

Aintree University Hospital4.6 mi

Children's A&E10.9 mi

Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%

15 GP surgeries in area 20 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,378 patients per GP

15dentists20pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)93.4%

available across Wirral

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,021 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.3%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired23.8%Student4.4%Other inactive15.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary33.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership61.6%

Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Wallasey Village 0.5 mi

Bidston 0.6 mi

Birkenhead North 0.9 mi

J1 M53 0.6 mi

J2 M53 1.1 mi

J2 M53 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 45

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 48

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 42

Retail Shopping Ample 188

Takeaways Ample 45

Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£195,000	586
Detached	£320,000	62
Semi-detached	£220,000	280
Terraced	£160,000	178
Flat / Maisonette	£130,000	66

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wallasey a nice place to live?

Yes, Wallasey is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Wallasey is 68/100, 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 Wallasey?

Wallasey has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 7,090 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wallasey?

Among the top-rated schools in Wallasey are Clare Mount Specialist Sports College, Elleray Park School and Orrets Meadow School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 45 rated schools in Wallasey in total.

What are house prices like in Wallasey?

The current median house price in Wallasey is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £160,000, flat £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 586 sales recorded in the past 12 months.