CH61 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Holmwood Drive, 0.7km from Thingwall in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00036743 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMWOOD DRIVE, CH61 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMWOOD DRIVE, CH61 1AU.
170
43
£ 43,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH61 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH61 1AU combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £625k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH61 1AU. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 417,500
8 sales · Mean £ 464,893
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
CH61 1AU has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thingwall Primary School
Stanley School
Pensby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Barnstondale Centre0.5 km
- Spire0.4 km
- Kismat Restaurant1.0 km
- Barnstondale Centre0.5 km
- Christ Church C Of E Church0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- McColls0.5 km
- Thingwall Recreation Centre Social Club0.7 km
- Thingwall Newsagents1.0 km
- Pensby Recreational Centre1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bassett Hound0.5 km
- Fox and Hounds0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Atay Fish Bar1.0 km
- Ocean Star1.0 km
- Pensby Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heswall2.3 km
- Upton4.1 km
- Bebington5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holmwood Drive0.2 km
- Woodlands Drive0.2 km
- Gills Lane0.4 km
- Gills Lane0.4 km
- Youth Centre0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CH611AU · Data under Open Government Licence