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.
THE LEAS, CH61 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LEAS, CH61 1BA.
296
45
£ 43,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thingwall Primary School
Stanley School
Pensby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pensby Fish Bar0.9 km
- Atay Fish Bar0.9 km
- Ocean Star0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CH611BA · Data under Open Government Licence