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Greasby, Frankby and Irby

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About

Greasby, Frankby and Irby form a suburban ward on the Wirral Peninsula. The area is characterised by residential housing, with a mix of older properties and modern developments. Greasby has a central shopping precinct serving local needs. The landscape includes some wooded areas and green spaces, with land gently sloping towards the coast. Frankby is largely residential and is home to the large Frankby Cemetery and Crematorium.

A significant local feature is the presence of the historic Bidston Hill, with its windmill and lighthouse, on the ward's eastern boundary. Public footpaths cross through parts of the area, including routes near Arrowe Country Park. Irby has a village-like centre with independent shops and a parish church. The overall atmosphere is quiet, with the communities connected by bus routes and local roads.

Area overview

On average Greasby, Frankby and Irby has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greasby, Frankby and Irby is £52,834 per year. There are 5 schools in Greasby, Frankby and Irby: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Greasby, Frankby and Irby is home to around 14,111 people, with a population density of about 1,408.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greasby, Frankby and Irby Population
14,111
Population density
1,408.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.73(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.29(-54%)
Public order
5.53(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-42%)
Other theft
3.4(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,426
95.15%
Other White
152
1.08%
Irish
102
0.72%
Chinese
69
0.49%
Other Asian
68
0.48%
Total population: 14,111

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,621
38.94%
Level 3 (A level)
2,173
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,652
13.92%
No qualifications
1,442
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
960
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 11,866

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,242
52.39%
Owns with a mortgage
2,189
35.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
6.5%
Other social rented
172
2.78%
Other forms of private rent
94
1.52%
Total households: 6,188

Property prices in Greasby, Frankby and Irby

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)194
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £360K

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Greasby, Frankby and Irby area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£360,000£345
Semi-Detached111£269,600£291
Terraced5£265,000£286
Flats19£160,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greasby, Frankby and Irby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,000£62,725£183,000£153,000
2017£261,250£134,500£191,225£177,450
2018£287,950£147,950£209,975£188,950
2019£294,975£139,950£209,950£185,000
2020£312,500£139,950£205,000£199,950
2021£330,000£112,000£245,000£210,250
2022£350,025£101,750£255,000£220,000
2023£360,995£141,000£262,500£230,000
2024£375,000£122,000£271,000£225,000
2025£355,000£157,500£268,550£230,000
2026£370,000£161,750£260,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£124£197£174
2017£232£182£208£219
2018£243£191£219£223
2019£250£206£220£187
2020£271£185£226£229
2021£284£191£248£229
2022£301£181£280£248
2023£306£238£292£266
2024£311£203£282£265
2025£327£249£286£278
2026£359£268£296£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greasby, Frankby and Irby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greasby, Frankby and Irby in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Greasby, Frankby and Irby

Is Greasby, Frankby and Irby safe?

Greasby, Frankby and Irby records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greasby, Frankby and Irby?

The median sale price in Greasby, Frankby and Irby is £280,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Greasby, Frankby and Irby?

Greasby, Frankby and Irby has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Greasby, Frankby and Irby?

Greasby, Frankby and Irby scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greasby, Frankby and Irby sits around rank 24,440 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Greasby, Frankby and Irby?

The average household income in Greasby, Frankby and Irby is around £52,834 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Greasby, Frankby and Irby?

Greasby, Frankby and Irby is represented by 3 elected councillors: Gail Jenkinson (Labour Party), Grahame Ernest McManus (Labour Party) and Mark Stephen Skillicorn (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Greasby, Frankby and Irby

CH612XF

Irby Road

CH493AF

Thorns Drive

CH613XY

Harrock Wood Close

CH481NW

Ferndale Avenue

CH493QH

Rowan Court

CH491SN

Caulfield Drive

CH493GQ

Old Pump Lane

CH491RE

Rigby Drive

CH614XP

Norton Drive

CH492PX

Wood Lane

CH614XQ

Mill Hill Road

CH493PE

Frankby Road

CH614XR

Thorstone Drive

CH490WL

Arkill Gardens

CH493QQ

Almond Way

CH493GP

Days Meadow

CH496PE

Rendelsham Close

CH493PB

Danefield Road

CH493NH

Greasby Road

CH610HD

Sandy Lane

CH496QG

Upton By Pass

CH491RX

Howell Drive

CH491SG

Dingwall Drive

CH493QF

Norwood Court

CH612XQ

Irby Road

CH492QX

Holcombe Close

CH614XE

Mill Hill Road

CH481QJ

Farriers Way

CH491RR

Dodd Avenue

CH493AA

Chidden Close

CH492SD

Summertrees Close

CH492NF

Cortsway West

CH481PP

Frankby Road

CH492QD

Summertrees Avenue

CH614UG

Glenwood Drive

CH613UL

Seaview Lane

CH481PR

Baytree Road

CH610HF

Thurstaston Road

CH491RJ

Macdonald Drive

CH496PJ

Melton Close

CH492QR

Droitwich Avenue

CH493GR

Griffiths Close

CH491RN

Hall Drive

CH493QE

Acacia Close

CH481NP

Hillbark Road

CH492SP

Long Acres

CH614YR

Leiston Close

CH493AH

Langstone Avenue

CH492RU

Oakmere Drive

CH614UX

Seaview Avenue

CH614YF

Verwood Close

CH614YE

Melksham Drive

CH492NH

Brookway

CH613UA

Thingwall Road

CH492PF

Greasby Road

CH493PW

Pump Lane

CH614UN

Coombe Road

CH614XF

Mill Hill Road

CH493LZ

Pump Lane

CH614XG

Mill Hill Road

CH491SH

Gordon Avenue

CH614UY

Hazel Grove

CH492RJ

Whitelands Meadow

CH493NA

Circular Drive

CH614XH

Hillview Road

CH493AQ

Padstow Road

CH493AL

Thorness Close

CH491RG

Lloyd Drive

CH493QZ

Finchdean Close

CH493NL

Hillcrest Drive

CH493AP

Stanmore Park

CH499AA

Arrowe Park Road

CH493GW

Farm Close

CH612XL

South Drive

CH491SJ

Appleton Drive

CH493PH

Greasby, Frankby and Irby

CH492NR

Westway

CH492RE

Hambledon Drive

CH614XS

Lester Drive

CH491ST

Brookdale Avenue South

CH492RR

Pitch Close

CH492NT

Eastway

CH493QU

Ashdown Drive

CH490WG

Hosking Close

CH493NW

Mill Lane

CH492QU

Ingleton Close

CH492NU

Brookdale Avenue North

CH614UB

Mill Hill Road

CH612XJ

Penrhyd Road

CH614UT

Laburnum Grove

CH496PG

Stonham Close

CH493QG

Gordon Court

CH614YT

Far Meadow Lane

CH491RU

Carmichael Avenue

CH614UR

Coombe Road

CH493QA

Chestnut Close

CH492PT

Wood Lane

CH614YW

Islip Close

CH492PU

Wood Lane

CH492RP

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.