Cromarty Road Wallasey, Wirral
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH44), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44500915.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £187,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wirral costs £2,501 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wallasey Village, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Breck, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Hilary Group Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £52,500 | £52,500 | £52,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2016 | 3 CH44 2BH | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 17 May 2006 | 8 CH44 2BH | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2005 | 3 CH44 2BH | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1996 | 4 CH44 2BH | Semi-detached | £52,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wirral in 2026-27: Band D £2,501 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,667 | £1,945 | £2,223 | £2,501 | £3,056 | £3,612 | £4,168 | £5,001 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (58% of about 530 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: Wirral Borough Council WR0058, Wirral Borough Council WR0058.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Ship Inn, 208 Breck Road, Wallasey Village, CH44 2ED: up to 6 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Dominick House, St Albans Road, Liscard, CH44 5XS: up to 45 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- 15-17 Wallasey Road, Liscard, CH45 4NL: up to 8 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 1-7 Leasowe Road, Wallasey Village, CH44 2BY: up to 9 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Pool Inn Public House, Poulton Rd, Seacombe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- 1-11 Liscard Village, & 2 Seaview Road, Liscard, Wirral CH45 4JG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Rear 23-56 Marymount Close, Love Lane, Liscard, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Muncipal Buildings, Seaview Road, Liscard: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 30 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 2BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH44 2BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wallasey Village 469,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Wallasey Grove Road 499,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Birkenhead North 944,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knaresborough Road Liscard | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Seacombe Ferry Terminal | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Liscard Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Hilary Group Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Hilary's Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Hygiene Studio LTD | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Central Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Wirral Belevidere Road, Wallasey Cashzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Breck 1.9 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belvidere Recreation Ground 3.6 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,870 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of English Martyrs, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church of English Martyrs | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Flaybrick Memorial Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bidston Moss | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Captain's Pit Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| West Float | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Bidston Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Mockbeggar Wharf | Beach | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wirral: see them on the Wirral page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherhead High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Oldershaw | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| St George's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Mosslands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Liscard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenleas Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Somerville Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Somerville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallasey Road Post Office CH44 2AG | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Bronze Sports And Social Club CH44 2AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Thorndale Lawn Tennis Club CH44 2AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Aynsley Care Centre CH44 3DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Belvidere Community Centre CH44 2HQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2019 |
| KL Food and Wine CH44 2AF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Newlands Residential Home CH44 2AX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Belvidere Luncheon Club CH45 4RU | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Wallasey Fish & Chips CH44 2AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Cheshire Cheese CH44 2DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza Farm CH44 2AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Delish CH44 2AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Casa Forno CH44 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Little Rainbows Day Nursery CH44 2AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Loretto Road (5); On or near Rugby Road (5); On or near Knaresborough Road (4); On or near Lymington Road (4); On or near Cromarty Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pennine Road · Knaresborough Road · Lymington Road · Braemore Road · Wallasey Road · Seaview Road · Marlowe Road · Loretto Road · Monmouth Road · Wallasey Road · Rugby Road · Millthwaite Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.