Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

LOW WOOD GROVE, CH61 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW WOOD GROVE, CH61 1AN.

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

239

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH61 1AN 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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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH61 1AN spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CH61 1AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Low Wood Grove, 0.7km from Barnston in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH61, CH61 1AN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 £449k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00036407 (shared with 35 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 1AN. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,475

4 sales · Mean £ 391,487

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

CH61 1AN 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 pupils1.2 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
  • Spire0.5 km
  • Barnstondale Centre0.4 km
  • Christ Church C Of E Church0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Pensby Recreational Centre1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.7 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.1 km
  • Upton4.2 km
  • Bebington5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands Drive0.2 km
  • Holmwood Drive0.2 km
  • Gills Lane0.3 km
  • Gills Lane0.3 km
  • Youth Centre0.4 km