Is CH61 1AP a safe place to live?

Yes, CH61 1AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CH61 1AP?

The average property price in CH61 1AP is currently around £600k.

What is the population of CH61 1AP?

The population for the CH61 1AP area is approximately 239 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

WOODLANDS DRIVE, CH61 1AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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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 1AP 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CH61 1AP's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £600k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 62.2% year-on-year.

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

CH61 1AP 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH61, CH61 1AP 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 £600k, up 62.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AP 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 1AP. 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

£ 329,350

8 sales · Mean £ 373,346

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

CH61 1AP 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

Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.3 km

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

McColls0.7 km
Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.9 km
Bargain Booze1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Bassett Hound0.7 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
Holmwood Drive0.3 km
Gills Lane0.3 km
Youth Centre0.3 km