Postcode CH61 8SS 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 Thurstaston & Irby area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 per year. The nearest station is Heswall located about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Pensby Park.
Thurstaston & Irby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,125 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Thurstaston & Irby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH61 8SS.
Thurstaston & Irby near CH61 8SS 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 1.9 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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £706,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 116 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £215,500 |
10 year median price trend in Pensby and Thingwall
In the CH61 8SS postcode area, located within Thurstaston & Irby, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH61 8SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Irby Road, Wirral, CH61 6XQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Wirral, CH61 9PF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.