Compare Preston against Wirral
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Preston and Wirral.
Population comparison
- Population for Preston
- 144,147
- Population for Wirral
- 324,336
- Difference
- -180,189
- Percentage Difference
- -76.92%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Preston
- 64,605 (66.7%)
- # People Employed in Wirral
- 133,185 (69.5%)
- Difference
- 64,605
- Percentage Difference
- -69.35%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Preston
- 27,755 (28.7%)
- # People Inactive in Wirral
- 51,180 (26.7%)
- Difference
- 27,755
- Percentage Difference
- -59.35%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Preston
- 4,505 (4.7%)
- # People unemployed in Wirral
- 7,355 (3.8%)
- Difference
- 4,505
- Percentage Difference
- -48.06%
Comparing crimes by type for Preston and Wirral
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Preston and Wirral compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Preston | Crimes in Wirral | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Preston and Wirral from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Preston and Wirral.
Compare Property prices over time for Preston and Wirral
Showing crimes from 2010 up until December 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £304,202.40 / £354,884.78 | £181,311.45 / £231,150.32 | £126,152.15 / £157,133.06 | £87,902.81 / £120,392.93 |
| 2022 | £286,351.42 / £348,393.51 | £173,644.60 / £227,468.11 | £121,649.18 / £155,201.10 | £84,209.31 / £119,544.07 |
| 2021 | £260,083.55 / £316,753.50 | £158,986.85 / £207,053.19 | £111,887.79 / £141,771.75 | £80,333.60 / £112,645.63 |
| 2020 | £233,660.37 / £275,046.82 | £144,939.45 / £181,675.13 | £101,322.61 / £123,434.44 | £75,041.13 / £101,462.74 |
| 2019 | £230,503.75 / £270,387.57 | £142,991.80 / £178,693.04 | £100,122.01 / £121,767.31 | £76,621.34 / £102,710.03 |
| 2018 | £229,402.66 / £265,761.39 | £142,249.41 / £175,248.16 | £99,905.73 / £119,870.54 | £77,683.58 / £102,479.73 |
| 2017 | £226,304.89 / £256,916.67 | £140,011.21 / £168,827.79 | £98,612.03 / £115,900.50 | £78,072.22 / £100,988.94 |
| 2016 | £223,956.80 / £245,337.83 | £138,865.26 / £161,427.09 | £98,384.41 / £111,423.90 | £76,394.97 / £95,214.47 |
| 2015 | £218,409.04 / £235,099.32 | £135,565.93 / £154,628.72 | £96,341.61 / £106,957.32 | £74,974.25 / £91,640.12 |
| 2014 | £210,947.55 / £227,217.91 | £131,440.13 / £149,849.31 | £94,040.83 / £104,263.56 | £73,161.45 / £89,496.48 |
| 2013 | £208,458.94 / £219,674.87 | £129,197.30 / £144,132.71 | £92,025.20 / £99,829.00 | £72,129.35 / £86,773.13 |
| 2012 | £210,799.40 / £220,953.22 | £130,876.18 / £145,023.79 | £93,704.12 / £100,654.75 | £74,024.05 / £88,501.60 |
| 2011 | £209,820.59 / £225,057.91 | £128,644.44 / £145,776.31 | £91,904.24 / £100,762.30 | £73,449.53 / £89,982.81 |
| 2010 | £216,250.09 / £226,153.20 | £133,904.67 / £148,274.14 | £96,863.27 / £103,350.41 | £77,123.03 / £92,363.45 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 49k vs 107k
- Median Salary
- £24,416 vs £27,509
- Annual Percentage Change
- 6.7% vs 11.7%
- Mean Salary
- £26,130 vs £31,182
See how Preston compares to other areas in North West
| Industry | Preston Count | Wirral Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 180 | 75 | +105 | + 82.35% |
| Production | 335 | 560 | -225 | -50.28% |
| Construction | 735 | 1,200 | -465 | -48.06% |
| Motor Trades | 195 | 265 | -70 | -30.43% |
| Wholesale | 295 | 300 | -5 | -1.68% |
| Retail | 595 | 935 | -340 | -44.44% |
| Transport | 325 | 425 | -100 | -26.67% |
| Accommodation Food | 350 | 675 | -325 | -63.41% |
| Information Comms | 255 | 435 | -180 | -52.17% |
| Finance Insurance | 210 | 150 | +60 | + 33.33% |
| Property | 270 | 325 | -55 | -18.49% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 770 | 1,365 | -595 | -55.74% |
| Business Admin | 475 | 720 | -245 | -41% |
| Public Admin Defence | 15 | 5 | +10 | + 100% |
| Education | 90 | 200 | -110 | -75.86% |
| Health | 275 | 500 | -225 | -58.06% |
| Arts Entertainment | 345 | 755 | -410 | -74.55% |