Larchwood Close, Wirral, CH61 6YH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH61 6YH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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	57.2%	54.2%	-3.0%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	42.8%	45.8%	3.0%	49.0%	-3.2%

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	21.8%	26.3%	4.5%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	34.6%	32.3%	-2.3%	44.2%	-11.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	4.5%	5.1%	0.6%	2.2%	2.9%
Divorced	16.8%	17.5%	0.7%	9.1%	8.4%
Widowed	22.3%	18%	-4.3%	6.1%	11.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	20.6%	21.1%	0.5%	48.4%	-27.3%
Good health	33%	30.4%	-2.6%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	30.4%	23.3%	-7.1%	12.7%	10.6%
Bad health	11.3%	19.8%	8.5%	4.0%	15.8%
Very bad health	4.6%	5.3%	0.7%	1.2%	4.1%

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.

In the area around CH61 6YH this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.5%	36.6%	-10.9%	18.2%	18.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	12%	1.4%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	13.4%	1.1%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.6%	0.1%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	15.7%	8.4%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	13.4%	-1.7%	33.8%	-20.4%
Other	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	98.7%	0.2%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% 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	97.9%	94.7%	-3.2%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	0.5%	1.8%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.8%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.7%	-2.2%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.4%	76.7%	-4.3%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.8%	37.2%	-12.4%
Christian	69.5%	46.2%	23.3%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Larchwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larchwood Close was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Heswall average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Larchwood Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall and the 334th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CH61 6YH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Larchwood Close are based on 36 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 Larchwood Close, Wirral, CH61 6YH

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH61 6YH

Average Price
£190,290

Semi-Detached
£189,966

Terraced
£199,560

Detached
£134,440

Flats/Maisonettes
£145,462

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Larchwood Close

Average Price
£201,534

Semi-Detached
£214,712

Terraced
£204,737

Detached
£136,687

Flats/Maisonettes
£116,277

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Larchwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Larchwood Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,750	2024-07-18	£154,781
36 Larchwood Close, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£182,500	2023-04-21	£199,953
32 Larchwood Close, Wirral, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-08-12	£231,509
10 Larchwood Close, Wirral, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£144,000	2022-02-21	£164,082
3 Larchwood Close, Wirral, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£137,000	2021-09-30	£149,256

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH61 6YH

Employment

CH61 6YH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6YH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	45
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	13
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Construction	3
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Education	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Other	1
Administrative and support service activities	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	4,704 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ladymount Catholic Primary School Portal Road , Pensby CH61 5YD	3out of 4	138 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pensby Primary School Greenbank Drive , Pensby CH61 5UE	3out of 4	416 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heswall Primary School Whitfield Lane , Heswall CH60 7SD	3out of 4	1,286 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurstaston Road , Heswall CH60 4SA	3out of 4	1,843 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thingwall Primary School Pensby Road , Thingwall CH61 7UG	3out of 4	2,091 yd	Community school	No	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	775 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG	3out of 4	4,730 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB	2out of 4	5,334 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Calday Grange Grammar School Grammar School Lane , West Kirby CH48 8GG	3out of 4	5,372 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	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	576 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA	2out of 4	4,205 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxfield School New Hey Road , CH49 5LF	3out of 4	4,461 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE	4out of 4	4,615 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hope Centre	Fishers Lane, Pensby	694 yd
Brunch Cafe	184 Pensby Road, Heswall	757 yd
Dine India	313 Pensby Road, Pensby	772 yd
Hesslewell Court	154 Pensby Road, Heswall	897 yd
Fig Tree Coffee Shop	385 Pensby Road, Pensby	1,029 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heswall Lawn Tennis Club	Quarry Road East, Heswall		789 yd
Harvest Mouse	Harvest Mouse, Heswall		926 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Welcome Take Away	210 Pensby Road, Heswall	712 yd
Pensby Kebab And Pizza House	317 Pensby Road, Pensby	779 yd
Mayflower Fish And Chip Shop	319 Pensby Road, Pensby	783 yd
Atay Fish Bar	Pensby Fish Bar, 404 Pensby Road, Pensby	1,057 yd
Pensby Fish Bar	404 Pensby Road, Pensby	1,057 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	143 Pensby Road, Heswall		707 yd
Tesco	323 - 327, Pensby Road		736 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heswall Lawn Tennis Club HESWALL LAWN TENNIS CLUB HESWALL LAWN TENNIS CLUB QUARRY ROAD EAST	tennis courts	739 yd
Pensby Sports Complex IRBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	755 yd
Ridgewood Park FISHERS LANE	grass pitches	767 yd
Heswall Preparatory School (Closed) Quarry Road East		789 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	39.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	25.6%

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	61.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CH61 6YH