Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

THE LEAS, CH61 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LEAS, CH61 1BB.

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 1BB 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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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH61 1BB combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

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

For serious buyers, CH61 1BB is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BB 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 1BB. 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

£ 392,500

2 sales · Mean £ 392,500

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

CH61 1BB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Thingwall Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Stanley School

Good143 pupils1.5 km
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Pensby Primary School

Good245 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Cards "n" Candy0.9 km
  • Fine Fruits Of Pensby0.9 km
  • H Jones & Sons0.9 km
  • Pensby Recreational Centre0.8 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Fig Tree Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Barnstondale Centre1.0 km
  • Spire0.6 km
  • Kismat Restaurant0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pensby Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Atay Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Ocean Star0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bassett Hound0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heswall2.8 km
  • Upton3.6 km
  • Conway Park5.3 km

Bus Stops

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