Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

WOODLANDS DRIVE, CH61 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS DRIVE, CH61 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

251

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH61 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH61 1AL combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£480k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.

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

CH61 1AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodlands Drive, 0.6km from Barnston in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For serious buyers, CH61 1AL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, up 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00036406 (shared with 19 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 1AL. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 447,500

8 sales · Mean £ 447,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CH61 1AL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.3 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre0.4 km
  • Spire0.6 km
  • Barnstondale Centre0.4 km
  • Christ Church C Of E Church0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.8 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Atay Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pensby Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.0 km
  • Upton4.3 km
  • Bebington5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands Drive0.2 km
  • Gills Lane0.3 km
  • Gills Lane0.3 km
  • Holmwood Drive0.3 km
  • Youth Centre0.3 km