Postcode insights

CH60 7RJ

Pensby Road

Pensby and Thingwall

Interactive map showing CH60 7RJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH60 7RJ

Overview

Postcode CH60 7RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Pensby and Thingwall ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Heswall area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heswall is £46,795 per year. The nearest station is Heswall, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whitfield Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Heswall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Heswall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Heswall is £46,795 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH60 7RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Heswall near CH60 7RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heswall located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH60 7RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhitfield CommonLargeWalking directions to Whitfield Common
0.4 miThe PuddydaleSmallWalking directions to The Puddydale

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
5,407.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.03(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.52(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.64(-69%)
Public order
4.39(-57%)
Vehicle crime
3.13(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
93.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.11%
Indian
4
1.21%
Other White
4
1.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.91%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
35.74%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.52%
No qualifications
39
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
32.28%
Owns with a mortgage
44
27.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
24.05%
Other social rented
11
6.96%
Social rents from council
10
6.33%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Pensby and Thingwall

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £320K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£358,750£329
Semi-Detached137£270,000£280
Terraced9£200,000£265
Flats3£125,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pensby and Thingwall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£78,750£175,000£146,500
2017£270,000£92,500£184,975£158,000
2018£250,750£92,500£190,000£157,000
2019£279,975£102,000£200,000£165,000
2020£265,000£102,500£200,000£154,000
2021£340,000£138,500£230,000£190,000
2022£358,750£115,000£250,000£206,000
2023£360,000£113,500£249,950£190,000
2024£291,870£160,000£243,000£194,500
2025£360,000£93,000£255,500£209,875
2026£295,000£125,000£275,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£113£191£189
2017£243£131£199£176
2018£234£129£203£196
2019£240£169£204£194
2020£243£148£216£219
2021£275£199£233£229
2022£305£181£266£234
2023£296£194£269£231
2024£293£179£271£260
2025£322£139£266£257
2026£298£192£305£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pensby and Thingwall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH60 7RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH60 7RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026191, Pensby Road, Wirral, CH61 6UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
26 Sept 2025193, Pensby Road, Wirral, CH61 6UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
09 May 2025165, Pensby Road, Wirral, CH61 6UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
17 Sept 2025119, Pensby Road, Wirral, CH60 7RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000
21 Mar 202518, Whitfield Lane, Wirral, CH60 7SASemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the CH60 7RJ postcode area, located within Heswall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH60 7RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHeswall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableStanley SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPensby Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH60 7RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH60 7RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's LocalWirral, CH60 7TTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miAldiMay Road, Wirral, CH60 5RAWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miCookDale Avenue, Wirral, CH60 7SGWalking directions to Cook

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH60 7RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Clarissa Ainsworth

Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mike Sullivan

Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Richie Pitt

Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Patrick

Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyWirral WestE14001589
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HeswallE02001503
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 037CE01007185
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH60 7RJ

Is CH60 7RJ (Heswall) safe?

The area around CH60 7RJ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH60 7RJ?

The median sale price around CH60 7RJ in Heswall is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH60 7RJ?

There are 6 schools close to CH60 7RJ, including Heswall Primary School, Stanley School (Good) and Pensby Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH60 7RJ?

CH60 7RJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH60 7RJ (Heswall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH60 7RJ is Matthew Patrick (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ann Clarissa Ainsworth (Labour Party), Mike Sullivan (Labour Party) and Richie Pitt (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.