Barnston Towers Close, Wirral, CH60 2UJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH60 2UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	50.6%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	50.3%	49.4%	-0.9%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CH60 2UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.9%	21.9%	3.0%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	70.9%	65.9%	-5.0%	44.2%	21.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	9.1%	-5.9%
Widowed	5.8%	6.5%	0.7%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	58.5%	54.8%	-3.7%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	31.5%	32.3%	0.8%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	7.1%	10.2%	3.1%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	2.6%	2.8%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around CH60 2UJ this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.1%	9%	-0.1%	18.2%	-9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	6.8%	-2.7%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	13.6%	-5.3%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	5.4%	1.0%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	11.1%	1.6%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	46.9%	53.8%	6.9%	33.8%	20.0%
Other	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	4.4%	3.7%	-0.7%	3.1%	0.6%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	93.2%	90.2%	-3.0%	81.4%	8.8%
Arab	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.5%	88%	-5.5%	83.2%	4.8%
European Union	2.4%	3.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	3.7%	0.5%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%	1.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	88.6%	-4.6%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0%	8.6%	8.6%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.9%	76.7%	20.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	2.2%	13.5%	-11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Barnston Towers Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnston Towers Close was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Heswall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barnston Towers Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall and the 44th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CH60 2UJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barnston Towers Close are based on 29 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wirral.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barnston Towers Close, Wirral, CH60 2UJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH60 2UJ

Average Price
£504,528

Semi-Detached
£607,556

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£705,367

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,748

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barnston Towers Close

Average Price
£479,886

Semi-Detached
£617,593

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£704,236

Flats/Maisonettes
£169,276

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barnston Towers CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 5 Barnston Towers, 10 Barnston Towers Close, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£151,000	2023-02-10	£156,825
Flat 4 Barnston Towers, 10 Barnston Towers Close, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2021-12-15	£143,618
3 Barnston Towers Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2020-10-23	£623,643
6 Barnston Towers Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£469,500	2019-07-11	£637,928
Flat 5 Barnston Towers, 10 Barnston Towers Close, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2016-11-28	£130,651

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH60 2UJ

Employment

CH60 2UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in CH60 2UJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	92
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	41
Manufacturing	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnston Primary School Sandham Grove , Heswall CH60 1XW	3out of 4	589 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD	3out of 4	999 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gayton Primary School Gayton Road , Heswall CH60 8PZ	3out of 4	1,462 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurstaston Road , Heswall CH60 4SA	3out of 4	1,518 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE	3out of 4	2,191 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pensby High School Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN	3out of 4	3,028 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Neston High School Raby Park Road , CH64 9NH	3out of 4	4,169 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanley School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE	3out of 4	2,020 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thyme Out Cafe	Brimstage Road, Barnston	540 yd
Devon Doorway Restaurant	2 Telegraph Road, Gayton	616 yd
Glegg Arms	Glegg Arms Chester Road, Gayton	684 yd
Cake Avenue	74 Telegraph Road, Heswall	882 yd
Chatwins	49 Telegraph Road, Heswall	917 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heswall Football Club	Brimstage Road, Barnston	187 yd
The Beer Lab	53 Telegraph Road, Heswall	921 yd
Burnt Truffle	104-106 Telegraph Road, Heswall	933 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Magic	62 Telegraph Road	859 yd
Tai Chang	94 Telegraph Road, Heswall	915 yd
Millennium	65 Telegraph Road, Heswall	934 yd
Imperial Chinese Takeway	73 Telegraph Road, Heswall	942 yd
Pisces Takeaway	35 Milner Road, Heswall	1,020 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Whitmore & White	124a Telegraph Road, Heswall		982 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heswall Fc BRIMSTAGE ROAD	grass pitches	461 yd
Barnston Primary School SANDHAM GROVE	grass pitches	474 yd
Gayton Playing Fields GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS BRIMSTAGE ROAD	grass pitches	580 yd
Heswall Squash Racquets Club Gayton Playing Fields, Brimstage Road	squash courts	627 yd
Whitfield Common DOWNHAM ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches, tennis courts	894 yd
Heswall Primary School WHITFIELD LANE	grass pitches	1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	72.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	27.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	24.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	23.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	38.16 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	38.16 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.62 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.