Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

HOLMWOOD AVENUE, CH61 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMWOOD AVENUE, CH61 1AX.

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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 1AX 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 1AX combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CH61 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Holmwood Avenue, 0.8km from Thingwall in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH61 1AX represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AX 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 1AX. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 407,500

3 sales · Mean £ 389,166

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

CH61 1AX has low crime rates — 4 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 pupils1.1 km
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Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.5 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre0.5 km
  • Barnstondale Centre0.5 km
  • Spire0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.4 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.4 km
  • Upton4.0 km
  • Bebington5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmwood Drive0.3 km
  • Woodlands Drive0.4 km
  • Youth Centre0.5 km
  • Youth Centre0.5 km