CH61 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Axholme Close, 0.1km from Thingwall in Heswall. Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.
For families considering a move, CH61 1BH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00036730 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AXHOLME CLOSE, CH61 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AXHOLME CLOSE, CH61 1BH.
283
49
£ 43,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH61 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH61 1BH. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
3 sales · Mean £ 267,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH61 1BH has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences 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
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Irby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Cards "n" Candy0.5 km
- Fine Fruits Of Pensby0.5 km
- H Jones & Sons0.5 km
- Pensby Post Office0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Fig Tree Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Spire1.0 km
- Dine India0.8 km
- Kismat Restaurant0.3 km
- The Hope Centre1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Sparks Lane0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pensby Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pensby Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
- Atay Fish Bar0.5 km
- Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop0.8 km
- Ocean Star0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bassett Hound0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heswall2.7 km
- Upton3.9 km
- Conway Park5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sparks Lane0.3 km
- Wimbourne Avenue0.4 km
- Penrhyn Avenue0.4 km
- Cornelius Drive0.4 km
- Fishers Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CH611BH · Data under Open Government Licence