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About

Pensby and Thingwall ward lies in the eastern part of the Wirral Peninsula, primarily characterised by residential suburban development. The area is centred around the local shopping parade on Pensby Road, which serves the community's daily needs. Housing consists largely of semi-detached and detached homes from the mid-20th century, set along quiet, tree-lined streets. The ward is bordered by farmland and green spaces to the west, maintaining a distinct separation from the more urban areas of the Wirral.

A notable local feature is the presence of the ancient Thingwall site, a historical meeting place from which the area derives its name. Arrowe Park borders the ward to the north, providing extensive woodland and recreational facilities. The overall landscape is gently rolling, with several small parks and playing fields scattered throughout the neighbourhoods. Transport links are provided by local bus routes connecting to Heswall and Birkenhead, reinforcing its role as a settled residential community.

Area overview

On average Pensby and Thingwall has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pensby and Thingwall is £49,701 per year. There are 4 schools in Pensby and Thingwall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Pensby and Thingwall is home to around 12,911 people, with a population density of about 1,181.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pensby and Thingwall Population
12,911
Population density
1,181.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.92(-9%)
Public order
8.83(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(-26%)
Other theft
5.19(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,251
94.9%
Other White
136
1.05%
Irish
87
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.53%
Chinese
63
0.49%
Total population: 12,909

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,776
34.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,900
17.45%
No qualifications
1,706
15.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,535
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
950
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 10,888

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,726
46.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,966
33.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
454
7.77%
Other social rented
446
7.63%
Social rents from council
136
2.33%
Total households: 5,842

Property prices in Pensby and Thingwall

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £320K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£358,750£329
Semi-Detached137£270,000£280
Terraced9£200,000£265
Flats3£125,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pensby and Thingwall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£78,750£175,000£146,500
2017£270,000£92,500£184,975£158,000
2018£250,750£92,500£190,000£157,000
2019£279,975£102,000£200,000£165,000
2020£265,000£102,500£200,000£154,000
2021£340,000£138,500£230,000£190,000
2022£358,750£115,000£250,000£206,000
2023£360,000£113,500£249,950£190,000
2024£291,870£160,000£243,000£194,500
2025£360,000£93,000£255,500£209,875
2026£295,000£125,000£275,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£113£191£189
2017£243£131£199£176
2018£234£129£203£196
2019£240£169£204£194
2020£243£148£216£219
2021£275£199£233£229
2022£305£181£266£234
2023£296£194£269£231
2024£293£179£271£260
2025£322£139£266£257
2026£298£192£305£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pensby and Thingwall in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pensby and Thingwall

Is Pensby and Thingwall safe?

Pensby and Thingwall records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pensby and Thingwall?

The median sale price in Pensby and Thingwall is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pensby and Thingwall?

Pensby and Thingwall has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Pensby and Thingwall?

Pensby and Thingwall scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pensby and Thingwall sits around rank 19,240 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 Pensby and Thingwall?

The average household income in Pensby and Thingwall is around £49,701 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pensby and Thingwall?

Pensby and Thingwall is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ann Clarissa Ainsworth (Labour Party), Mike Sullivan (Labour Party) and Richie Pitt (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Pensby and Thingwall

CH616AA

Fairview Place

CH619QJ

Ryland Park

CH616XQ

Irby Road

CH615UW

Ashlea Road

CH611BS

Barnston Road

CH615UT

Columbus Drive

CH615YA

Gibson Close

CH607SB

Whitfield Lane

CH615UX

Barleyfield

CH616UB

Pensby Road

CH611DD

Dale End Road

CH619QH

Pensby Close

CH615YH

Langdale Avenue

CH616UL

Ashcroft Drive

CH611BU

Storeton Lane

CH619NT

Fishers Lane

CH616YB

Kylemore Close

CH611BW

Barnston Road

CH615XL

Kentmere Drive

CH615UE

Greenbank Drive

CH617XX

Hazeldene Avenue

CH613XA

Thingwall Road

CH618RH

Northridge Road

CH611BZ

Barnston Road

CH618RP

Ridgemere Road

CH616XE

Irby Road

CH617UU

Mill Yard

CH616XW

Irby Road

CH618SY

Sussex Close

CH619NF

Pensby Road

CH616XJ

Woodcroft Drive

CH611AW

Low Wood Grove

CH611BB

The Leas

CH619QA

Kings Drive

CH617UP

Penrhyn Avenue

CH613UX

Brian Avenue

CH616XS

Kylemore Drive

CH615UU

Old Meadow Road

CH616XG

Irby Road

CH611DL

Gwendoline Close

CH618SL

Woodfield Road

CH613UP

Elm Road

CH618RQ

Ridgewood Drive

CH615XS

Rusland Avenue

CH617UA

Manor Park Close

CH616YD

Stewart Close

CH618SP

Devonshire Road

CH615XY

Cheshire Way

CH618SW

Somerset Road

CH616UJ

Hillfield Drive

CH617YB

Lilley Croft

CH618RT

Ridgefield Road

CH615XT

Derwent Drive

CH611BJ

Axholme Road

CH615XE

Fishers Lane

CH616UT

Oaklands Terrace

CH617YA

Gallopers Lane

CH618RJ

Southridge Road

CH615XU

Derwent Drive

CH618TE

Haddon Drive

CH615XG

Fishers Lane

CH616XB

Elmwood Drive

CH618TA

Kenilworth Drive

CH495LN

Arrowe Park Road

CH618RE

Ridgewood Drive

CH616XF

Irby Road

CH616XX

Kylemore Way

CH616UW

Downham Road North

CH615XN

Kentmere Drive

CH615XZ

Bennett Walk

CH495LJ

Landican Lane

CH618TS

Smallridge Close

CH618TB

Arundel Close

CH613UQ

Thingwall Road

CH613XR

Mayew Road

CH611AR

Barnston Road

CH616XH

Richmond Way

CH618SG

Bridgenorth Road

CH618SH

Bridgenorth Road

CH613XD

Heywood Close

CH615US

Grenville Drive

CH615YG

Paltridge Way

CH616UU

Oaklands Drive

CH613UT

Whaley Lane

CH618SB

Fishers Lane

CH613UW

Whaley Lane

CH617XH

Nurse Road

CH613US

Oaklea Road

CH615UL

Nelson Drive

CH615YQ

Fishers Lane

CH611BE

Barnsdale Avenue

CH611AT

Barnston Road

CH616UN

Downham Road North

CH616UF

Pensby Road

CH618SZ

Devon Drive

CH495LW

Arrowe Park Road

CH615UN

Ashlea Road

CH619PR

Cornelius Drive

CH611BA

The Leas

CH616YL

Hannah Close

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.