Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

MARLFIELD LANE, CH61 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLFIELD LANE, CH61 1AJ.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CH61 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CH61 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Marlfield Lane, 0.4km from Newtown in Heswall. Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00036408 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH61 1AJ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH61 1AJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Stanley School

Good143 pupils0.6 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils0.6 km
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Ladymount Catholic Primary School

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Pensby High School

Good837 pupils1.2 km
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Heswall Primary School

Good218 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Gerrards Bakery0.2 km
  • Numark0.2 km
  • Pensby Service Station0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox and Hounds0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Dine India0.3 km
  • Kismat Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Hope Centre0.5 km
  • Christ Church C Of E Church1.0 km
  • Fig Tree Coffee Shop0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Atay Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Ocean Star0.8 km
  • Pensby Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Pensby Kebab And Pizza House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.3 km
  • Upton4.4 km
  • Bebington6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gills Lane0.1 km
  • Fishers Lane0.2 km
  • Beech Avenue0.2 km
  • Ridgemere Road0.2 km
  • Fender Way0.3 km