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Pensby and Thingwall

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
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
33.69(-9%)
Public order
7.82(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.36(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.28(-19%)
Other theft
4.41(-33%)
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

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £706,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£360,000
Flats1£123,000
Semi-Detached116£265,000
Terraced12£215,500

10 years median price trend in Pensby and Thingwall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

All postcodes in Pensby and Thingwall

CH617XE

Sparks Lane

CH611BG

Barnsdale Avenue

CH611BR

Barnston Road

CH615UH

Hillfield Drive

CH615UU

Old Meadow Road

CH616YB

Kylemore Close

CH613XJ

Parkway

CH613YB

Benty Farm Grove

CH615XF

Fishers Lane

CH616XQ

Irby Road

CH619QN

Exmoor Close

CH615YH

Langdale Avenue

CH618SQ

Bridgenorth Road

CH618TH

Copeland Close

CH607SB

Whitfield Lane

CH613XF

Heywood Boulevard

CH619NB

Belmont Drive

CH619NP

Fender Way

CH617XA

Quarry Lane

CH495PF

Arrowe Park Road

CH619NE

Pensby Road

CH617UU

Mill Yard

CH611AP

Woodlands Drive

CH615UG

Ashlea Road

CH615XD

Nicholls Drive

CH617XN

Barnston Road

CH617YH

The Foxes

CH618SD

Fishers Lane

CH613UW

Whaley Lane

CH615UB

Pensby Road

CH615XN

Kentmere Drive

CH616UP

Hawthorn Drive

CH617UW

Berwyn Avenue

CH617XR

Beaumaris Drive

CH618SZ

Devon Drive

CH613XZ

Leafield Close

CH616UJ

Hillfield Drive

CH616UL

Ashcroft Drive

CH616XA

Hillingdon Avenue

CH616XR

Pensby Hall Lane

CH617UE

Pensby Road

CH618TD

Beeston Drive

CH616XU

Meadow Walk

CH618SN

Somerset Road

CH619NQ

Pensby Road

CH611BN

Barnston Road

CH613XH

Barker Road

CH616YG

Fairview Place

CH617UB

Pensby Road

CH617XU

Beverley Gardens

CH611AX

Holmwood Avenue

CH611BW

Barnston Road

CH616XZ

Kylemore Drive

CH616YF

Kylemore Drive

CH619QB

Bentley Road

CH611AE

Gills Lane

CH615UJ

Penmon Drive

CH616AA

Fairview Place

CH618RY

Sandridge Road

CH619NU

Beech Avenue

CH619QW

Elm Close

CH495PE

Arrowe Park Road

CH611BH

Axholme Close

CH616XT

Alexander Drive

CH616XY

Kylemore Drive

CH617UR

Richmond Way

CH617XQ

Sparks Lane

CH613XA

Thingwall Road

CH613XU

Marlston Avenue

CH613XX

Daleside Close

CH615YD

Portal Road

CH615XW

Kentmere Drive

CH616XN

Irby Road

CH617UQ

Pensby Road

CH617XZ

Seven Acres Lane

CH618SX

Dorset Drive

CH495LW

Arrowe Park Road

CH611BY

Barnston Road

CH611DA

Storeton Lane

CH611DU

Dale View Close

CH613XR

Mayew Road

CH616YL

Hannah Close

CH617UZ

Torrington Drive

CH617XS

Colemere Drive

CH618RB

Ridgewood Drive

CH619PS

Cornelius Drive

CH616UH

Pine View Drive

CH618SH

Bridgenorth Road

CH615XY

Cheshire Way

CH618AB

The Willows

CH618RU

Woodend

CH611BJ

Axholme Road

CH611BT

Barnston Road

CH613UQ

Thingwall Road

CH615XX

Kingsley Close

CH616UN

Downham Road North

CH617XF

Sparks Lane

CH618SG

Bridgenorth Road

CH619QJ

Ryland Park

CH495PL

Arrowe Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.