Town Pop. 673

Living in Barnston (Wirral): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barnston (Wirral) scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the CH61 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the CH61 district's 53/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH61 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Barnston (Wirral) scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
136.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 43 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Torrington Gardens 16 crimes
  2. 2 Arrowe Brook Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Arrowe Park Road 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
51
4 schools in area · 26 within 4km
4Good
  • Heswall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pensby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stanley SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thingwall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital6 mi
Aintree University Hospital9.7 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Wirral Group Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,447 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
39
Full fibre (FTTP)93.4%
available across Wirral
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired29.5%Student3.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Wirral · 2026-27
A £1,667
B £1,945
C £2,223
D £2,501
E £3,057
F £3,613
G £4,168
H £5,002
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Heswall 1.2 mi
Upton 2.7 mi
Bebington 3.2 mi
J3 M53 1.3 mi
J3 M53 1.9 mi
J4 M53 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barnston (Wirral) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Heswall 64 1.2 mi away ⇄
Greasby 70 2.7 mi away ⇄
Birkenhead 67 2.8 mi away ⇄
Caldy 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bebington 71 3.6 mi away ⇄
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Kirby 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Windle Hill 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wallasey 68 4.7 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Meols 59 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hoylake 59 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnston (Wirral) a nice place to live?

Barnston (Wirral) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barnston (Wirral) is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barnston (Wirral)?

Barnston (Wirral) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barnston (Wirral)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barnston (Wirral) are Heswall Primary School, Pensby Primary School and Stanley School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Barnston (Wirral) in total.

Barnston (Wirral) in context

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Postcode districts in Barnston (Wirral)

CH61 65 ⇄

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