Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

THE LEAS, CH61 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LEAS, CH61 1BA.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

45

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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 1BA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH61 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £268,375 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH61 1BA is a safe, established residential area on The Leas, 0.3km from Thingwall in Heswall. Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH61 1BA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00036750 (shared with 17 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 1BA. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,000

7 sales · Mean £ 234,500

Semi-Detached

£ 278,500

1 sales · Mean £ 278,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH61 1BA has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 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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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Cards "n" Candy0.9 km
  • Fine Fruits Of Pensby0.9 km
  • H Jones & Sons0.9 km
  • Pensby Recreational Centre0.8 km
  • Pensby Service Station1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Fig Tree Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Spire0.7 km
  • Kismat Restaurant0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pensby Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Atay Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Ocean Star0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.8 km
  • Upton3.6 km
  • Conway Park5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Thingwall Lane0.2 km
  • Sparks Lane0.2 km
  • Thingwall Grange0.3 km
  • Beaumauris Drive0.4 km