Morley Road Wallasey, Wirral
18 addresses across 1 postcode (CH44), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44502408.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £115,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7, E: 1, F: 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 A; 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 Birkenhead North, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Central Park, is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Central Park Medical Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £128,875 | £75,000 | £182,750 |
| 2019 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £67,500 | £65,000 | £70,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £37,500 | £31,500 | £43,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £70,875 | £55,000 | £86,750 |
| 2004 | 1 | £63,500 | £63,500 | £63,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £28,000 | £28,000 | £28,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £15,000 | £15,000 | £15,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 5 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 15 CH44 5SL | Detached | £182,750 | |
| 10 Aug 2022 | 6 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £82,750 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2022 | 9 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2019 | 8 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 10 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £35,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 16 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £35,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 15 CH44 5SL | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2015 | 18 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2014 | 18 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2013 | 18 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £43,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2013 | 18 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £33,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2013 | 8 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £31,500 | |
| 15 Feb 2013 | 8 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2009 | 13 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2008 | 13 CH44 5SL | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2005 | 4 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £86,750 | |
| 18 Feb 2005 | 4 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2004 | 6 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £63,500 | |
| 6 Jan 2000 | 1 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £28,000 | |
| 6 Aug 1998 | 6 CH44 5SL | Terraced | £15,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (8); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (3); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 A (98% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE OLD HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Pool Inn Public House, Poulton Rd, Seacombe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (70 m)
- Rear 23-56 Marymount Close, Love Lane, Liscard, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 52-54 Greenheys Road, Liscard, CH44 5UP: up to 53 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Housing, Buccleuch Street, Birkenhead: up to 178 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Dominick House, St Albans Road, Liscard, CH44 5XS: up to 45 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- 15-17 Wallasey Road, Liscard, CH45 4NL: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 13 m and 19 m above sea level (16 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 5SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birkenhead North 944,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Birkenhead Park 670,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Wallasey Village 469,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poulton Hall Road | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Seacombe Ferry Terminal | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Seaview Road Pay & Display Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Wirral Waters Smart Charge | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Central Park Medical Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Central Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wallasey Dental Studio | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Central Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Laird Street Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poulton Pop In Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central Park 19 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,060 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oxton Road Playing Fields 2.8 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Flaybrick Memorial Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Float | Lake or reservoir | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Gillbrook Basin | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Bidston Moss | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Bidston Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Mockbeggar Wharf | Beach | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 18 |
6 of the street's 18 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weatherhead High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 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 |
| Somerville Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Somerville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Oldershaw | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Co-op Academy Portland | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Mosslands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Victoria Rowing Club Boathouse CH44 5SN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Lifestyle Express CH44 5SR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Inspire Community Cafe CH44 3BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Poulton Pop In CH44 4DF | Retailers - other | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Best One CH44 3BW | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Safi`s desserts CH44 4DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Park Primary School CH44 5RN | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Daisy Day Nursery CH44 4EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Austin Street (33); On or near Chamberlain Street (13); On or near Sherlock Lane (10); On or near Breck Place (8); On or near Limekiln Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 19% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- CH44 5SL: 18 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Balfour Road · Chester Street · Chamberlain Street · Old Barn Road · Surrey Street · Poulton Hall Road · Kendal Road · Roker Avenue · Poulton Road · Austin Street · Dock Road · Sherlock Lane
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.