Summerwood is in Wirral and in Wirral district. CH61 4YL is located in the Greasby, Frankby and Irby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summerwood, Wirral, CH61 4YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH61 4YN, CH61 4YW, CH61 4YH, CH61 4YQ, CH61 4YJ, CH61 4YP, CH61 4YD, CH61 4UW, CH61 4YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH61 4YL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.7% | 53.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 4YL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 26.7% | 28.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 54% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 53.6% | 54.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 9.4% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 43.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.7% | 96.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerwood was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerwood has the 65th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 316th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 170.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Summerwood, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £296,500 | 2024-05-10 | £310,305 |
| 25 Summerwood, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-08-11 | £455,793 |
| The Haven, 8 Summerwood, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-07-18 | £227,691 |
| 3 Summerwood, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-03-15 | £226,439 |
| 21 Summerwood, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-01-15 | £293,127 |
CH61 4YL 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irby Primary School Coombe Road , Irby CH61 4UR | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasby Junior School Mill Lane , Greasby CH49 3AR | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School School Lane , Thurstaston CH61 0HH | 4out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thingwall Primary School Pensby Road , Thingwall CH61 7UG | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,977 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG | 3out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilbre High School Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Caldy Road , West Kirby CH48 2HE | - not rated | 4,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bear Company | 45 Thingwall Road, Irby | 779 yd | |
| Aroma | 37 Thingwall Road, Irby | 800 yd | |
| Zeera Tandoori | Zeera Tandoori, Irby | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irby Cricket Club | Mill Hill Road, Irby | 770 yd | |
| Irby Club | 15 Thingwall Road, Irby | 893 yd | |
| Shippons Pub & Kitchen | 5A Thingwall Road, Irby | 917 yd | |
| The Anchor Inn | The Anchor Inn, Irby | 934 yd | |
| The Irby Mill | The Irby Mill, 174 - 176 Mill Lane, Greasby | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irby Fish And Chips | 8 Thingwall Road, Irby | 845 yd | |
| Lee & Lau's Banquet House | 19 Thingwall Road, Irby | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irby Primary School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Irby Playing Fields IRBY RECREATION GROUND IRBY RECREATION GROUND MILL HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Irby Cricket Club MILL HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 655 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 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.