Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1BT 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 1BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £581k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

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

CH61 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barnston Road, 0.2km from Barnston in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For serious buyers, CH61 1BT is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £581k, up 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BT 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 1BT. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 557,250

2 sales · Mean £ 557,250

Detached

£ 244,500

1 sales · Mean £ 244,500

Semi-Detached

£ 630,000

1 sales · Mean £ 630,000

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

CH61 1BT 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.

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school Local Schools

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Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.1 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils1.1 km
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Heswall Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre0.9 km
  • Christ Church C Of E Church0.2 km
  • Barnstondale Centre0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox and Hounds0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall1.3 km
  • Upton5.1 km
  • Neston5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • No. 830.1 km
  • Storeton Lane0.1 km
  • Margaret Milner Hall0.1 km
  • Barnston Church0.1 km
  • Storeton Lane0.3 km