Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1AS House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

296

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Avg Age

45

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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 1AS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH61 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £437k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH61, CH61 1AS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00036750 (shared with 17 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 1AS. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,500

1 sales · Mean £ 437,500

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

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

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Pensby Recreational Centre1.0 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.3 km
  • Thingwall Newsagents0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Spire0.5 km
  • Kismat Restaurant0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ocean Star0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.8 km
  • Upton3.5 km
  • Conway Park5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Thingwall Lane0.0 km
  • Sparks Lane0.1 km
  • Thingwall Grange0.3 km
  • Beaumauris Drive0.4 km