Briar Drive is in Wirral and in Wirral district. CH60 5RW 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 Briar Drive, Wirral, CH60 5RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH60 5RZ, CH60 5RN, CH60 5RU, CH60 0AQ, CH60 5RB, CH60 5RP, CH60 5RL, CH60 5RR, CH60 0AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH60 5RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 40.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 36.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5RW this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 23.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 41.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 92.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 93.9% | 94.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briar Drive was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Heswall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briar Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall and the 328th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Briar Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-08-04 | £324,232 |
| 14 Briar Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-12-16 | £367,149 |
| 19 Briar Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2015-04-10 | £395,916 |
| 17 Briar Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2014-04-17 | £453,098 |
| 11 Briar Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-06-22 | £423,825 |
CH60 5RW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH60 5RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurstaston Road , Heswall CH60 4SA | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Primary School Gayton Road , Heswall CH60 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnston Primary School Sandham Grove , Heswall CH60 1XW | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensby High School Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neston High School Raby Park Road , CH64 9NH | 3out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylde Coffee | Wylde Coffee, Heswall | 104 yd | |
| Cake Avenue | 74 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 141 yd | |
| Bun. (69) | 69 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 171 yd | |
| Gusto | 146 - 148 Telegraph Road | 184 yd | |
| Chatwins | 49 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Truffle | 104-106 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 102 yd | |
| The Beer Lab | 53 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 182 yd | |
| Johnny pye | Johnny Pye Pye Road, Heswall | 386 yd | |
| The Prense Well | 5 The Mount, Heswall | 447 yd | |
| Jug and Bottle | Jug And Bottle, 13 Mount Avenue | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Chang | 94 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 118 yd | |
| Pisces Takeaway | 35 Milner Road, Heswall | 158 yd | |
| Pizza Magic | 62 Telegraph Road | 166 yd | |
| Imperial Chinese Takeway | 73 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 168 yd | |
| Millennium | 65 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore & White | 124a Telegraph Road, Heswall | 119 yd | |
| Savers Health & Beauty | 230 Telegraph Road, Heswall | 436 yd | |
| Aldi | 9 May Road, Heswall | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Telegraph Road | 769 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 Pensby Road, Heswall | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Fitness Studios (Closed) The Mount | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Whitfield Common DOWNHAM ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| The Puddydale TELEGRAPH ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| St Peters Ce School THURSTASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Heswall Primary School WHITFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Heswall Fc BRIMSTAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Heswall Squash Racquets Club Gayton Playing Fields, Brimstage Road | squash courts | 985 yd |
| Gayton Playing Fields GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS GAYTON PLAYING FIELDS BRIMSTAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Gayton Primary School GAYTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.