Nelson Drive is in Wirral and in Wirral district. CH61 5UR 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 Nelson Drive, Wirral, CH61 5UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH61 5UP, CH61 6XX, CH61 5YA, CH61 5US, CH61 5YB, CH61 6YB, CH61 6YA, CH61 5UT, CH61 5XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH61 5UR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 55.9% | 55.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 44.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 20.4% | 26.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 38% | 38% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 13.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.1% | 22.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 9.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 29.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.3% | 93.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 68.5% | 46.2% | 22.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Drive was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% higher than the Heswall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall and the 502nd lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Nelson Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-04-11 | £310,000 |
| 56 Nelson Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-27 | £251,201 |
| 68 Nelson Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,500 | 2024-07-19 | £244,446 |
| 56 Nelson Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-18 | £244,492 |
| 50 Nelson Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-06-12 | £283,853 |
CH61 5UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5UR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School Portal Road , Pensby CH61 5YD | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irby Primary School Coombe Road , Irby CH61 4UR | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thingwall Primary School Pensby Road , Thingwall CH61 7UG | 3out of 4 | 2,006 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 | 458 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG | 3out of 4 | 5,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 2out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 824 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Caldy Road , West Kirby CH48 2HE | - not rated | 5,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Centre | Fishers Lane, Pensby | 588 yd | |
| Dine India | 313 Pensby Road, Pensby | 902 yd | |
| Fig Tree Coffee Shop | 385 Pensby Road, Pensby | 1,037 yd | |
| Brunch Cafe | 184 Pensby Road, Heswall | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heswall Lawn Tennis Club | Quarry Road East, Heswall | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensby Kebab And Pizza House | 317 Pensby Road, Pensby | 903 yd | |
| Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop | 319 Pensby Road, Pensby | 905 yd | |
| Welcome Take Away | 210 Pensby Road, Heswall | 1,047 yd | |
| Atay Fish Bar | Pensby Fish Bar, 404 Pensby Road, Pensby | 1,075 yd | |
| Pensby Fish Bar | 404 Pensby Road, Pensby | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 323 - 327, Pensby Road | 876 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 Pensby Road, Heswall | 1,038 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | 415 Pensby Road, Pensby | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pensby Sports Complex IRBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Ridgewood Park FISHERS LANE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Heswall Lawn Tennis Club HESWALL LAWN TENNIS CLUB HESWALL LAWN TENNIS CLUB QUARRY ROAD EAST | tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Heswall Preparatory School (Closed) Quarry Road East | 992 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 | 85.0% |
| 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 | 15.0% |
| Median download speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.