CH61 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barnston Road, 0.2km from Barnston in Barnston (Wirral). Administratively it sits within Pensby and Thingwall ward and the Wirral West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH61, CH61 1BW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH61 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00036407 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSTON ROAD, CH61 1BW.
239
49
£ 43,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH61 1BW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CH61 1BW's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH61 1BW. The average age is 49.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 495,000
2 sales · Mean £ 495,000
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
4 sales · Mean £ 247,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH61 1BW has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanley School
Pensby Primary School
Heswall Primary School
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Thingwall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- H Jones & Sons1.0 km
- Pensby Post Office0.8 km
- Pensby Service Station0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Gerrards Bakery1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Barnstondale Centre0.8 km
- Christ Church C Of E Church0.2 km
- Fig Tree Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Dine India0.8 km
- Barnstondale Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pensby Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pensby Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
- Atay Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox and Hounds0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heswall1.6 km
- Upton4.8 km
- Bebington5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Storeton Lane0.1 km
- Storeton Lane0.1 km
- Barnston Church0.2 km
- Storeton Lane0.2 km
- Barnston Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH611BW · Data under Open Government Licence