Islip Close, Wirral, CH61 4YW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH61 4YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	51.1%	-2.0%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	46.9%	48.9%	2.0%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	31.5%	35%	3.5%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	42.5%	42.4%	-0.1%	44.2%	-1.8%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.4%	11.8%	0.4%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	11.9%	8.9%	-3.0%	6.1%	2.8%

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	43.5%	54%	10.5%	48.4%	5.6%
Good health	37.8%	29.8%	-8.0%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	14.1%	11.9%	-2.2%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	3.4%	3%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	11.9%	-7.3%	18.2%	-6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	9.4%	-2.9%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	15.3%	-5.2%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	5%	5.9%	0.9%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	20.8%	6.2%	16.9%	3.9%
Degree or Similar	26.5%	33.7%	7.2%	33.8%	-0.1%
Other	1.8%	3%	1.2%	2.8%	0.2%

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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.6%	97.9%	1.3%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	96.2%	97.4%	1.2%	83.2%	14.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	97.4%	1.2%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	60.3%	46.2%	14.1%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Islip Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islip Close was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Islip Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 152 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby and the 67th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

🔎 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 4YW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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 Islip Close are based on 13 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 Islip Close, Wirral, CH61 4YW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH61 4YW

Average Price
£273,392

Semi-Detached
£220,169

Terraced
£222,839

Detached
£315,436

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Islip Close

Average Price
£305,828

Semi-Detached
£238,571

Terraced
£235,409

Detached
£348,654

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Islip CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Islip Close, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-11-08	£245,000
14 Islip Close, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2023-10-12	£225,400
2 Islip Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-09-28	£229,315
6 Islip Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2015-10-12	£293,430
8 Islip Close, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2006-04-28	£354,945

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH61 4YW

Employment

CH61 4YW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Manufacturing	12
Construction	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	3,101 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	- not rated	334 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Irby Primary School Coombe Road , Irby CH61 4UR	3out of 4	334 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greasby Junior School Mill Lane , Greasby CH49 3AR	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greasby Junior School Mill Lane , Greasby CH49 3AR	- not rated	1,348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE	4out of 4	1,466 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pensby High School for Boys: A Specialist Sports College Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN	- not rated	2,007 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Pensby High School Irby Road , Heswall CH61 6XN	3out of 4	2,007 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	4out of 4	3,277 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ	- not rated	3,277 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	- not rated	3,365 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arrowe Hall School Arrowe Park Road , Arrowe Park CH49 5LW	- not rated	1,675 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	- not rated	2,474 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanley School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE	3out of 4	2,581 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	- not rated	2,696 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Portal C.O. the Hub Whitby Road ,	- not rated	2,908 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	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	866 yd
Aroma	37 Thingwall Road, Irby	888 yd
Zeera Tandoori	Zeera Tandoori, Irby	984 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Irby Cricket Club	Mill Hill Road, Irby	790 yd
Irby Club	15 Thingwall Road, Irby	984 yd
Shippons Pub & Kitchen	5A Thingwall Road, Irby	1,010 yd
The Irby Mill	The Irby Mill, 174 - 176 Mill Lane, Greasby	1,011 yd
The Anchor Inn	The Anchor Inn, Irby	1,034 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Irby Fish And Chips	8 Thingwall Road, Irby		933 yd
Lee & Lau's Banquet House	19 Thingwall Road, Irby		958 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Irby Primary School COOMBE ROAD	grass pitches	348 yd
Irby Cricket Club MILL HILL ROAD	grass pitches	658 yd
Irby Playing Fields IRBY RECREATION GROUND IRBY RECREATION GROUND MILL HILL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	669 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	73.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH61 4YW