Postcode CH61 5UU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pensby Park.
Heswall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Heswall has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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.
The average income per household in Heswall is £46,795 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH61 5UU.
Heswall near CH61 5UU 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 1.6 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 5UU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2026 | 7, Portal Mews, Wirral, CH61 5YW | Terraced | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 9, Portal Mews, Wirral, CH61 5YW | Terraced | Freehold | £174,500 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 7, Holmesway, Wirral, CH61 5XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 21, Nelson Drive, Wirral, CH61 5UL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 137, Fishers Lane, Wirral, CH61 8SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the CH61 5UU postcode area, located within Heswall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH61 5UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Irby Road, Wirral, CH61 6XN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 323-327 Pensby Road, Pensby, Wirral, CH61 9ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5UU, 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 5UU records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around CH61 5UU in Heswall is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CH61 5UU, including Ladymount Catholic Primary School (Good), Pensby High School (Good) and Stanley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH61 5UU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,298 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 5UU 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.