Eastleigh Drive, Wirral, CH61 4YA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH61 4YA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50.8%	-1.2%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48%	49.2%	1.2%	49.0%	0.2%

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 4YA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.4% 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	20.3%	16.7%	-3.6%	37.9%	-21.2%
Married: Opposite sex	70.3%	71.4%	1.1%	44.2%	27.2%
Separated	0.8%	2%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	2.6%	4.8%	2.2%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	6%	5.2%	-0.8%	6.1%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.3%	48.9%	5.6%	48.4%	0.5%
Good health	36.3%	34.4%	-1.9%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	17.3%	13.1%	-4.2%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2%	2.6%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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 CH61 4YA this area, 7.6% 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 45.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.9%	7.6%	-3.3%	18.2%	-10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	8.8%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	13.1%	-1.9%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	6.8%	2.7%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	14.3%	-0.4%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	41.7%	45.8%	4.1%	33.8%	12.0%
Other	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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%	1.3%	1.0%	0.7%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	97.4%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	98.3%	94.1%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0%	2%	2.0%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	94.4%	-3.9%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6%	13.5%	-7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.1%	37.2%	-13.1%
Christian	70%	46.2%	23.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Eastleigh Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastleigh Drive was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Eastleigh Drive has the 49th lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£46,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CH61 4YA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 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 Eastleigh Drive are based on 8 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 Eastleigh Drive, Wirral, CH61 4YA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH61 4YA

Average Price
£390,522

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£390,522

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Eastleigh Drive

Average Price
£407,858

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£407,858

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Eastleigh DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Eastleigh Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2024-09-05	£366,417
1 Eastleigh Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2017-09-29	£371,744
3 Eastleigh Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2017-09-22	£344,208
4 Eastleigh Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2015-02-12	£392,698
7 Eastleigh Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2009-05-15	£427,740

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH61 4YA

Employment

CH61 4YA 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 4YA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	61
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Education	20
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	1
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	3,536 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Irby Primary School Coombe Road , Irby CH61 4UR	4out of 4	588 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School School Lane , Thurstaston CH61 0HH	4out of 4	1,105 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greasby Junior School Mill Lane , Greasby CH49 3AR	4out of 4	1,394 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE	4out of 4	1,522 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greasby Infant School Barker Lane , Greasby CH49 3NX	3out of 4	1,850 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	1,922 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG	3out of 4	3,258 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	4out of 4	3,575 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ	3out of 4	3,642 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	3,818 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	2,718 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	2,905 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	3,089 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	3,691 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avalon School Caldy Road , West Kirby CH48 2HE	- not rated	3,888 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
Brown Bear Company	45 Thingwall Road, Irby	667 yd
Aroma	37 Thingwall Road, Irby	679 yd
Zeera Tandoori	Zeera Tandoori, Irby	744 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Irby Cricket Club	Mill Hill Road, Irby	683 yd
The Anchor Inn	The Anchor Inn, Irby	733 yd
Irby Club	15 Thingwall Road, Irby	744 yd
Shippons Pub & Kitchen	5A Thingwall Road, Irby	763 yd
The Irby Mill	The Irby Mill, 174 - 176 Mill Lane, Greasby	1,001 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Irby Fish And Chips	8 Thingwall Road, Irby		724 yd
Lee & Lau's Banquet House	19 Thingwall Road, Irby		729 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Irby Playing Fields IRBY RECREATION GROUND IRBY RECREATION GROUND MILL HILL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	411 yd
Irby Primary School COOMBE ROAD	grass pitches	534 yd
Irby Cricket Club MILL HILL ROAD	grass pitches	626 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	33.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH61 4YA