Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

170

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH61 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CH61 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CH61 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Barnston Road, 0.5km from Thingwall in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH61 1BS represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00036743 (shared with 23 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 1BS. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CH61 1BS has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.3 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre0.7 km
  • Spire0.6 km
  • Dine India1.0 km
  • Kismat Restaurant0.8 km
  • Barnstondale Centre0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Gerrards Bakery0.8 km
  • Numark0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.4 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.9 km
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Atay Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Ocean Star0.8 km
  • Pensby Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pensby Kebab And Pizza House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.4 km
  • Upton4.0 km
  • Bebington5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmwood Drive0.1 km
  • Woodlands Drive0.2 km
  • Gills Lane0.4 km
  • Gills Lane0.4 km
  • Lower Thingwall Lane0.5 km