Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BARNSDALE AVENUE, CH61 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSDALE AVENUE, CH61 1BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

286

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH61 1BG 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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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CH61 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

home £295,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH61 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Barnsdale Avenue, 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 1BG represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 98% 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 £295k, up 6.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00036751 (shared with 10 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 1BG. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

11 sales · Mean £ 249,699

Detached

£ 254,000

1 sales · Mean £ 254,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 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
  • Spire0.6 km
  • Kismat Restaurant0.6 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

  • Heswall2.7 km
  • Upton3.7 km
  • Conway Park5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Thingwall Lane0.2 km
  • Sparks Lane0.2 km
  • Thingwall Grange0.4 km
  • Beaumauris Drive0.4 km
  • Holmwood Drive0.5 km