Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

HOLMWOOD DRIVE, CH61 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMWOOD DRIVE, CH61 1AU.

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Population

170

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH61 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH61 1AU combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £625k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CH61 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Holmwood Drive, 0.7km from Thingwall in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00036743 (shared with 23 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 1AU. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 417,500

8 sales · Mean £ 464,893

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

CH61 1AU has low crime rates — 6 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 pupils1.0 km
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Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.4 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre0.5 km
  • Spire0.4 km
  • Kismat Restaurant1.0 km
  • Barnstondale Centre0.5 km
  • Christ Church C Of E Church0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.7 km
  • Thingwall Newsagents1.0 km
  • Pensby Recreational Centre1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.5 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Atay Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Ocean Star1.0 km
  • Pensby Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.3 km
  • Upton4.1 km
  • Bebington5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmwood Drive0.2 km
  • Woodlands Drive0.2 km
  • Gills Lane0.4 km
  • Gills Lane0.4 km
  • Youth Centre0.5 km