Pensall Drive is in Wirral and in Wirral district. CH61 6XP 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 Pensall Drive, Wirral, CH61 6XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH61 6XL, CH61 6XJ, CH61 6XF, CH61 6UP, CH61 6XR, CH61 6UY, CH61 6YH, CH61 6UL, CH61 6XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH61 6XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 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 6XP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 27.9% | 25.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 58.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.3% | 57.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 27.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around CH61 6XP this area, 7.4% 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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 43.3% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 76.7% | 20.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pensall Drive was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Heswall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pensall Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall and the 109th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Pensall Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2018-07-20 | £512,929 |
| 2A Pensall Drive, Wirral, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £244,950 | 2002-07-26 | £684,536 |
CH61 6XP 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,881 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 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurstaston Road , Heswall CH60 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thingwall Primary School Pensby Road , Thingwall CH61 7UG | 3out of 4 | 2,264 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 | 898 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 625 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | 2out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | 4out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Cafe | 184 Pensby Road, Heswall | 590 yd | |
| Hesslewell Court | 154 Pensby Road, Heswall | 720 yd | |
| The Hope Centre | Fishers Lane, Pensby | 884 yd | |
| Dine India | 313 Pensby Road, Pensby | 888 yd | |
| Wirral Evolutions, Medical Centre | Knights Oakley Pharmacy, Heswall And Pensby Group Practice, 270 Telegraph Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heswall Lawn Tennis Club | Quarry Road East, Heswall | 610 yd | |
| Harvest Mouse | Harvest Mouse, Heswall | 744 yd | |
| Heswall Royal British Legion | 78 Pensby Road, Heswall | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Take Away | 210 Pensby Road, Heswall | 554 yd | |
| Pensby Kebab And Pizza House | 317 Pensby Road, Pensby | 897 yd | |
| Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop | 319 Pensby Road, Pensby | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143 Pensby Road, Heswall | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | 323 - 327, Pensby Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heswall Lawn Tennis Club HESWALL LAWN TENNIS CLUB HESWALL LAWN TENNIS CLUB QUARRY ROAD EAST | tennis courts | 553 yd |
| Heswall Preparatory School (Closed) Quarry Road East | 610 yd | |
| Pensby Sports Complex IRBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Ridgewood Park FISHERS LANE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Heswall Primary School WHITFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| The Puddydale TELEGRAPH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.