CH61 1BR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barnston Road, 0.4km from Barnston in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00036407 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BR.
239
49
£ 43,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH61 1BR 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH61 1BR — age 49, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH61 1BR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH61 1BR has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanley School
Pensby Primary School
Thingwall Primary School
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Heswall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Barnstondale Centre0.7 km
- Dine India0.7 km
- Barnstondale Centre0.7 km
- Christ Church C Of E Church0.4 km
- Fig Tree Coffee Shop0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Gerrards Bakery0.8 km
- Numark0.9 km
- Pensby Service Station0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox and Hounds0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Atay Fish Bar0.8 km
- Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop0.7 km
- Pensby Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pensby Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heswall1.8 km
- Upton4.6 km
- Bebington5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Gills Lane0.2 km
- Gills Lane0.2 km
- Storeton Lane0.3 km
- Storeton Lane0.3 km
- Barnston Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH611BR · Data under Open Government Licence