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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 65 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
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

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £272,750 in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £760,000.

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
Terraced10£209,875
Detached26£366,250
Flats1£165,000
Semi-Detached129£265,000

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

CH618SF

Ridgewood Drive

CH619PL

Cestrian Drive

CH618AB

The Willows

CH617XG

Sparks Lane

CH619NG

Pensby Road

CH616XU

Meadow Walk

CH617UR

Richmond Way

CH495PL

Arrowe Park Road

CH619QE

Kings Drive

CH618SX

Dorset Drive

CH615YB

Bader Close

CH615UJ

Penmon Drive

CH611AP

Woodlands Drive

CH617XT

Colemere Drive

CH616XL

Pensall Drive

CH618RX

Chatsworth Road

CH611BR

Barnston Road

CH611AD

Gills Lane

CH619ND

Pensby Road

CH619QD

The Crescent

CH611BD

Barnsdale Avenue

CH618RB

Ridgewood Drive

CH617XA

Quarry Lane

CH618SJ

Bridgenorth Road

CH619NP

Fender Way

CH617UE

Pensby Road

CH617YD

Thingwall Grange

CH611BQ

Barnsdale Avenue

CH616XY

Kylemore Drive

CH618TG

Haddon Drive

CH616UH

Pine View Drive

CH615XP

Langdale Avenue

CH618SR

Greenway

CH619NA

Belmont Drive

CH618SA

Kenilworth Drive

CH616XZ

Kylemore Drive

CH618RU

Woodend

CH495PE

Arrowe Park Road

CH613XG

Ambleside Close

CH619NU

Beech Avenue

CH616XR

Pensby Hall Lane

CH616UD

Berwyn Drive

CH615XH

Nicholls Drive

CH619NZ

Laurelhurst Avenue

CH611AL

Woodlands Drive

CH615UH

Hillfield Drive

CH617XB

Turmar Avenue

CH616XN

Irby Road

CH615AA

Barleyfield

CH619NQ

Pensby Road

CH617UY

Torrington Drive

CH615XD

Nicholls Drive

CH619NR

Fender Way

CH615YW

Portal Mews

CH619PP

Sunningdale Drive

CH613UZ

Thingwall Road East

CH619PU

Nowshera Avenue

CH613XN

Thingwall Drive

CH617UB

Pensby Road

CH617XY

Seven Acres Lane

CH616YA

Kylemore Way

CH618RG

Ridgewood Drive

CH613XW

Thingwall Drive

CH617XJ

Barnston Road

CH617XP

Beaumaris Drive

CH619NB

Belmont Drive

CH613UY

Thingwall Road East

CH611BL

Axholme Road

CH619QG

Kings Drive

CH619NX

Shearman Road

CH613UN

Whaley Lane

CH618TJ

Somerset Road

CH616UE

Pensby Road

CH615UD

Lyndhurst Avenue

CH619PX

Kings Drive

CH617UJ

Ainsdale Close

CH619QF

Kings Drive

CH617UW

Berwyn Avenue

CH618TR

Cheddon Way

CH616YQ

Fairview Way

CH615YE

Old Wood Road

CH619QB

Bentley Road

CH617XE

Sparks Lane

CH615UZ

Old Wood Road

CH611DE

Private Drive

CH618RS

Ridgefield Road

CH611BX

Storeton Lane

CH616UQ

Kylemore Drive

CH615XR

Rydal Close

CH617UQ

Pensby Road

CH617UN

Berwyn Avenue

CH618RF

Ridgewood Drive

CH619PJ

Elms Park

CH619PE

Pensby Road

CH616YF

Kylemore Drive

CH615YF

Gleneagles Close

CH619PH

Pensby Road

CH613XL

Parkway Close

CH615XW

Kentmere Drive

CH613XX

Daleside Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.