Postcode CH61 5UQ 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 Pensby & Thingwall area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pensby & Thingwall is £50,494 per year. The nearest station is Heswall, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pensby Park.
Pensby & Thingwall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Pensby & Thingwall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pensby & Thingwall is £50,494 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH61 5UQ.
Pensby & Thingwall near CH61 5UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heswall located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pensby Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pensby Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £358,750 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 137 | £270,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 9 | £200,000 | £265 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH61 5UQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 68, Ashlea Road, Wirral, CH61 5UW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £302,500 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 69, Rosemead Avenue, Wirral, CH61 9NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 56A, Kentmere Drive, Wirral, CH61 5XW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 19, Ashlea Road, Wirral, CH61 5UG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £344,500 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 3, Elm Close, Wirral, CH61 9QW | Other | Freehold | £247,500 |
In the CH61 5UQ postcode area, located within Pensby & Thingwall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH61 5UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 323-327 Pensby Road, Pensby, Wirral, CH61 9ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Wirral, CH61 9PF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Irby Road, Wirral, CH61 6XN | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH61 5UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Clarissa Ainsworth
Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Sullivan
Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Richie Pitt
Pensby and Thingwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Patrick
Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH61 5UQ records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around CH61 5UQ in Pensby & Thingwall is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CH61 5UQ, including Stanley School (Good), Pensby Primary School (Good) and Ladymount Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH61 5UQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH61 5UQ 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).
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.