CH61 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Lower Thingwall Lane, 0.6km from Thingwall in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For families considering a move, CH61 1AY 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00036743 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER THINGWALL LANE, CH61 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER THINGWALL LANE, CH61 1AY.
170
43
£ 43,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH61 1AY 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 43, CH61 1AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH61 1AY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
2 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH61 1AY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thingwall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Barnstondale Centre0.7 km
- Barnstondale Centre0.7 km
- Spire0.4 km
- Kismat Restaurant0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- McColls0.2 km
- Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.4 km
- Thingwall Newsagents0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bassett Hound0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ocean Star0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heswall2.6 km
- Upton3.7 km
- Rock Ferry5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Thingwall Lane0.2 km
- Sparks Lane0.3 km
- Holmwood Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH611AY · Data under Open Government Licence