CH62 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Starworth Drive, 0.3km from New Ferry in Bebington. Administratively it sits within Bromborough ward and the Wirral South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH62 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00036180 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STARWORTH DRIVE, CH62 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STARWORTH DRIVE, CH62 1HJ.
287
38
£ 41,400 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH62 1HJ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £129k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH62 1HJ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 123,500
6 sales · Mean £ 121,250
Detached
£ 129,000
2 sales · Mean £ 129,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH62 1HJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grove Street Primary School
Church Drive Primary School
St John Plessington Catholic College
St John's Catholic Infant School
St John's Catholic Junior School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boysenberry Catering & Deli0.5 km
- Budget Booze0.6 km
- Dave Pluck Racing0.6 km
- Edge & Sons0.5 km
- New Ferry Booze and News0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leverhulme Hotel & Spa0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The John Masefield, Wetherspoons0.5 km
- The Cleveland Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Jam Down0.6 km
- Kesh's Cafe0.5 km
- Le-Annies Cafe0.4 km
- Risa Spice0.5 km
- Heritage Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dinos Piazzaria0.5 km
- Golden Star0.5 km
- Gyros New Ferry0.6 km
- Pizza Bar0.5 km
- Roo's Cafe0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bebington1.0 km
- Port Sunlight1.5 km
- Rock Ferry1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pollitt Square0.1 km
- Pollitt Square0.2 km
- Woodford Road0.3 km
- Woodford Road0.4 km
- Salisbury Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH621HJ · Data under Open Government Licence