Dale View Close is in Heswall, Wirral and in Wirral district. CH61 1DU is located in the Pensby and Thingwall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dale View Close, Heswall, Wirral, CH61 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH61 1AF, CH61 9PE, CH61 9QJ, CH61 1AD, CH61 9PF, CH61 9PP, CH61 1AJ, CH61 9NH, CH61 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH61 1DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 1DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 23.2% | 29.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 55.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 28.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 16.3% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 38.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.9% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale View Close was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale View Close has the 60th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 350th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dale View Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-03-20 | £356,894 |
| 25 Dale View Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-03-01 | £350,243 |
| 25 Dale View Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-10 | £366,829 |
| 2 Dale View Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-02-05 | £404,557 |
| 11 Dale View Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-10-15 | £392,895 |
CH61 1DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1DU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH61 1DU 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%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thingwall Primary School Pensby Road , Thingwall CH61 7UG | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School Portal Road , Pensby CH61 5YD | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irby Primary School Coombe Road , Irby CH61 4UR | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,871 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 | 1,533 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG | 3out of 4 | 5,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 885 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prenton Preparatory School Mount Pleasant , Oxton CH43 5SY | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fig Tree Coffee Shop | 385 Pensby Road, Pensby | 185 yd | |
| Dine India | 313 Pensby Road, Pensby | 534 yd | |
| Kismat Restaurant | 513 Pensby Road, Thingwall | 627 yd | |
| The Hope Centre | Fishers Lane, Pensby | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Hound | The Basset Hound, Barnston Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | 107 Barnston Road, Barnston | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atay Fish Bar | Pensby Fish Bar, 404 Pensby Road, Pensby | 155 yd | |
| Pensby Fish Bar | 404 Pensby Road, Pensby | 155 yd | |
| Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop | 319 Pensby Road, Pensby | 513 yd | |
| Pensby Kebab And Pizza House | 317 Pensby Road, Pensby | 520 yd | |
| Ocean Star | 525 Pensby Road, Thingwall | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 415 Pensby Road, Pensby | 153 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Sparks Lane | Sparks Lane, Thingwall | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 323 - 327, Pensby Road | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Park FISHERS LANE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Stanley School (Closed) Pensby Road | 930 yd | |
| Thingwall Primary School PENSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 979 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.