Is CH61 1AW a safe place to live?

Yes, CH61 1AW 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 1AW?

The average property price in CH61 1AW is currently around £230k.

What is the population of CH61 1AW?

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

Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

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

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

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 1AW 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

No single demographic signal dominates CH61 1AW — age 49, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AW 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 1AW. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

CH61 1AW 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 Club0.8 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

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

Bus Stops

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