Postcode insights

CH61 8TA

Kenilworth Drive

Pensby and Thingwall

Interactive map showing CH61 8TA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH61 8TA

Overview

Postcode CH61 8TA 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 per year. The nearest station is Heswall, about 1.9 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Thurstaston & Irby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Thurstaston & Irby has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH61 8TA.

Flood risk

No risk

Thurstaston & Irby near CH61 8TA 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH61 8TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPensby ParkMediumWalking directions to Pensby Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
1,548.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.45(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.36(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(-9%)
Other theft
4.91(-26%)
Burglary
2.73(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
98.8%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
32.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.78%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.22%
No qualifications
30
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
60.98%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.07%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH61 8TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH61 8TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202634, Kenilworth Drive, Wirral, CH61 8TASemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
17 Dec 2025123A, Somerset Road, Wirral, CH61 8SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
27 Jun 202564, Somerset Road, Wirral, CH61 8STSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
19 Mar 202574, Somerset Road, Wirral, CH61 8STSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
21 Feb 202514, Kenilworth Drive, Wirral, CH61 8SASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the CH61 8TA postcode area, located within Thurstaston & Irby, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH61 8TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryPensby High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLadymount Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryIrby Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH61 8TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH61 8TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisonsWirral, CH61 9PFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miPremierIrby Road, Wirral, CH61 6XNWalking directions to Premier

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 CH61 8TA, 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)Thurstaston & IrbyE02001499
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 033DE01007287
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH61 8TA

Is CH61 8TA (Thurstaston & Irby) safe?

The area around CH61 8TA records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH61 8TA?

The median sale price around CH61 8TA in Thurstaston & Irby is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH61 8TA?

There are 6 schools close to CH61 8TA, including Pensby High School (Good), Ladymount Catholic Primary School (Good) and Irby Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH61 8TA?

CH61 8TA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH61 8TA (Thurstaston & Irby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH61 8TA 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).

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.