Postcode CH61 9PT 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 1.7 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.
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.
Thurstaston & Irby has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 9PT.
Thurstaston & Irby near CH61 9PT 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 1.7 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 9PT.
In the CH61 9PT postcode area, located within Thurstaston & Irby, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH61 9PT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Wirral, CH61 9PF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Pensby Road, Wirral, CH61 7UQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 9PT, 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 9PT 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.
The median sale price around CH61 9PT in Thurstaston & Irby 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 9PT, including Thingwall Primary School, Stanley School (Good) and Pensby Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH61 9PT 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH61 9PT 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.