Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

MARTIN CLOSE, CH61 0HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTIN CLOSE, CH61 0HP.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH61 0HP 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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10/10
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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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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CH61 0HP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £437k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.

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

CH61 0HP is a sought-after residential area on Martin Close, 0.1km from Irby Heath in Heswall. Administratively it sits within Greasby, Frankby and Irby ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For serious buyers, CH61 0HP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 97% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, up 3.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 0HP are sourced from Output Area E00036910 (shared with 9 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 0HP. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

1 sales · Mean £ 455,000

Detached

£ 415,000

13 sales · Mean £ 402,692

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

CH61 0HP has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Irby Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Strawberry Moon0.9 km
  • The White Owl0.9 km
  • Aroma0.5 km
  • Benty Farm Tearoom0.5 km
  • Cow Shed Kiosk0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Irby Pharmacy0.5 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Irby Club0.5 km
  • Shippons Pub & Kitchen0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Irby Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Lee & Lau's Banquet House0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Garden Manor Lodge0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upton4.4 km
  • Heswall4.4 km
  • West Kirby4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Far Meadow Lane0.2 km
  • Far Meadow Lane0.2 km
  • Lyndhurst Road0.2 km
  • Lyndhurst Road0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km