CH61 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barnston Road, 0.1km from Barnston in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For families considering a move, CH61 1BY 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00036407 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BY.
239
49
£ 43,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH61 1BY 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
CH61 1BY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH61 1BY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH61 1BY has low crime rates — 4 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.
school Local Schools
Stanley School
Pensby Primary School
Heswall Primary School
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Pensby Post Office0.9 km
- Pensby Service Station1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Pensby Service Station1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Barnstondale Centre0.8 km
- Christ Church C Of E Church0.1 km
- Dine India0.9 km
- Barnstondale Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pensby Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
- Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox and Hounds0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heswall1.5 km
- Upton4.9 km
- Bebington5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Storeton Lane0.0 km
- Storeton Lane0.0 km
- Barnston Church0.1 km
- Storeton Lane0.1 km
- No. 830.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH611BY · Data under Open Government Licence