The Spinney is in Heswall, Wirral and in Wirral district. CH60 3SU is located in the Heswall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wirral South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Spinney, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 3SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH64 3TB, CH60 3SY, CH60 3SS, CH64 3TD, CH60 3SB, CH60 3TA, CH60 3SZ, CH60 3ST, CH60 3SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH60 3SU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 76.3% 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 | 18.1% | 13.3% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73% | 76.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 32.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (89.5%) 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% | 60.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3SU this area, 3% 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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 60.2% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 91.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 76.7% | 18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Spinney was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Heswall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Spinney has the 26th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall and the 295th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Spinney, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-09-02 | £376,185 |
| 9 The Spinney, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2022-08-16 | £1,003,680 |
| 5 The Spinney, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-05-21 | £765,926 |
| 1 The Spinney, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-05-23 | £475,640 |
| 9 The Spinney, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-10-12 | £431,941 |
CH60 3SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3SU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnston Primary School Sandham Grove , Heswall CH60 1XW | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Primary School Gayton Road , Heswall CH60 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurstaston Road , Heswall CH60 4SA | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Primary School Brooklands Road , Parkgate CH64 6SW | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neston High School Raby Park Road , CH64 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensby High School Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Tearooms & Cafe | New Hall Home And Garden, Chester High Road | 496 yd | |
| Glegg Arms | Glegg Arms Chester Road, Gayton | 742 yd | |
| Mini Monsters | Premier Playzone Ltd, New Hall Home & Garden | 781 yd | |
| Devon Doorway Restaurant | 2 Telegraph Road, Gayton | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heswall Squash Racquets Club Gayton Playing Fields, Brimstage Road | squash courts | 879 yd |
| Gayton Playing Fields GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS BRIMSTAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Heswall Fc BRIMSTAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Barnston Primary School SANDHAM GROVE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.