Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BN.

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

239

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Avg Age

49

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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 1BN 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CH61 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% 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.

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

CH61 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barnston Road, 0.3km from Barnston in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH61 1BN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00036407 (shared with 35 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 1BN. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 174,000

1 sales · Mean £ 174,000

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

CH61 1BN has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Heswall Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.1 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Christ Church C Of E Church0.2 km
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox and Hounds0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall1.2 km
  • Upton5.2 km
  • Neston5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • No. 830.0 km
  • Margaret Milner Hall0.1 km
  • Storeton Lane0.2 km
  • Barnston Church0.2 km
  • Storeton Lane0.3 km