Is L61 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in L61 are higher than average, at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in L61?

The average property price in L61 is currently around £172k.

What is the population of L61?

The population for the L61 area is approximately 7,521 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Wirral, North West

L61 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L61 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

7,521

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,275 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10

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10/10

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5/10

workEmployment

6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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7/10

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10/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L61 spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.

home £172,500 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L61 is a postcode district in Wirral, North West, covering 0 active and 460 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in L61 are around £172k, down 16.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across L61 is moderate at 104 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full L61 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences370

Criminal damage and arson85

Anti-social behaviour82

Public order80

Other theft41