Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AT 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

CH61 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 91% 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. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.

home £297,416 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH61 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Barnston Road, 0.4km from Thingwall in Heswall. Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.

For families considering a move, CH61 1AT represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 30.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AT 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 1AT. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 341,071

Detached

£ 434,500

3 sales · Mean £ 437,766

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

CH61 1AT 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Pensby Recreational Centre0.9 km
  • McColls0.0 km
  • Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.2 km
  • Numark1.0 km
  • Thingwall Newsagents0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Spire0.6 km
  • Kismat Restaurant0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ocean Star0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.8 km
  • Upton3.6 km
  • Conway Park5.2 km

Bus Stops

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