Postcode report
Is CH61 1AJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CH61 1AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CH61 1AJ is a postcode in Pensby and Thingwall, Wirral, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CH61 1AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CH61 1AJ are safety and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CH61 1AJ is based on Wirral 034 Census 2021. It covers 7,335 residents, 874 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CH61 1AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CH61 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 15 rolling sales, down 9.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CH61 1AJ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CH61 1AJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CH61 1AJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CH61 1AJ
Is CH61 1AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CH61 1AJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CH61 1AJ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CH61 1AJ?
LocaleIQ matched CH61 1AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CH61 1AJ?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 15 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CH61 1AJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.