Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, CH61 1BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH61 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	48.4%	49%	0.6%	49.0%	0.0%

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 CH61 1BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	21.4%	24.7%	3.3%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	60.7%	0.2%	44.2%	16.5%
Separated	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.4%	6.7%	-1.7%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	8%	7.5%	-0.5%	6.1%	1.4%

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 (86.7%) 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	49.5%	51.6%	2.1%	48.4%	3.2%
Good health	32.8%	35.1%	2.3%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	12.9%	11.6%	-1.3%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	4.2%	1.1%	-3.1%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 CH61 1BE this area, 7.6% 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	12.2%	7.6%	-4.6%	18.2%	-10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	8.8%	-0.9%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	14.3%	-5.4%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	10.1%	4.2%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	19.3%	7.1%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	36.6%	37.4%	0.8%	33.8%	3.6%
Other	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	100%	97.9%	-2.1%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.9%	97.9%	0.0%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1%	0%	-1.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	97.9%	0.7%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	58.4%	46.2%	12.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Barnsdale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsdale Avenue was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barnsdale Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 11th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CH61 1BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Barnsdale Avenue are based on 110 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 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, CH61 1BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH61 1BE

Average Price
£296,542

Semi-Detached
£293,509

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£339,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barnsdale Avenue

Average Price
£303,020

Semi-Detached
£298,689

Terraced
£287,005

Detached
£368,415

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barnsdale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
95 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2024-12-12	£281,771
81 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-03-15	£263,609
75 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2023-08-17	£359,075
63 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,250	2023-03-31	£333,184
77 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£321,120	2022-12-16	£333,557

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH61 1BE

Employment

CH61 1BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.

CH61 1BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CH61 1BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	28
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	11
Other	10
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB	4out of 4	3,055 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thingwall Primary School Pensby Road , Thingwall CH61 7UG	3out of 4	536 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE	3out of 4	1,394 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladymount Catholic Primary School Portal Road , Pensby CH61 5YD	3out of 4	1,652 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Irby Primary School Coombe Road , Irby CH61 4UR	4out of 4	1,731 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD	3out of 4	2,293 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	2,021 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	3,017 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	3,626 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	4out of 4	4,103 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Prenton High School for Girls Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry CH42 6RR	3out of 4	5,094 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY	4out of 4	5,209 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Girls	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	1,388 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	2,641 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	2,733 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	3,108 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY	- not rated	4,668 yd	Other independent 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
Kismat Restaurant	513 Pensby Road, Thingwall	368 yd
Fig Tree Coffee Shop	385 Pensby Road, Pensby	724 yd
Spire	Murrayfield Hospital Holmwood Drive, Thingwall	968 yd
Dine India	313 Pensby Road, Pensby	1,043 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bassett Hound	The Basset Hound, Barnston Road		502 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Star	525 Pensby Road, Thingwall	378 yd
Atay Fish Bar	Pensby Fish Bar, 404 Pensby Road, Pensby	694 yd
Pensby Fish Bar	404 Pensby Road, Pensby	694 yd
Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop	319 Pensby Road, Pensby	1,025 yd
Pensby Kebab And Pizza House	317 Pensby Road, Pensby	1,031 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's Sparks Lane	Sparks Lane, Thingwall	460 yd
Co-Op Late Shop	415 Pensby Road, Pensby	654 yd
Tesco	323 - 327, Pensby Road	1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanley School (Closed) Pensby Road		570 yd
Thingwall Primary School PENSBY ROAD	grass pitches	614 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH61 1BE