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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 157 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
Detached32£355,000
Flats1£123,000
Semi-Detached112£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

CH611AJ

Marlfield Lane

CH611AL

Woodlands Drive

CH617UT

Mill Road

CH618SB

Fishers Lane

CH618SR

Greenway

CH611BB

The Leas

CH616XE

Irby Road

CH617XB

Turmar Avenue

CH619PG

Pensby Road

CH611AS

Barnston Road

CH615UN

Ashlea Road

CH616UB

Pensby Road

CH617UH

Lyndhurst Close

CH617UY

Torrington Drive

CH495PG

Arrowe Park Road

CH615UQ

Ashlea Road

CH618TB

Arundel Close

CH611AG

Thorncroft Drive

CH611AN

Low Wood Grove

CH611BU

Storeton Lane

CH613XE

Heywood Boulevard

CH616XJ

Woodcroft Drive

CH617YQ

Milton Green

CH618SF

Ridgewood Drive

CH619PD

Christophers Close

CH495LN

Arrowe Park Road

CH617UJ

Ainsdale Close

CH618SW

Somerset Road

CH618TG

Haddon Drive

CH619QG

Kings Drive

CH616UA

Ravenswood Road

CH616XF

Irby Road

CH616XS

Kylemore Drive

CH618TE

Haddon Drive

CH611BS

Barnston Road

CH611DF

Private Drive

CH613XL

Parkway Close

CH615UZ

Old Wood Road

CH616UU

Oaklands Drive

CH616XL

Pensall Drive

CH615UE

Greenbank Drive

CH615XT

Derwent Drive

CH616XX

Kylemore Way

CH617UG

Pensby Road

CH618RH

Northridge Road

CH619PU

Nowshera Avenue

CH619QD

The Crescent

CH607SA

Whitfield Lane

CH615YW

Portal Mews

CH619NH

Pensby Road

CH495LJ

Landican Lane

CH611AY

Lower Thingwall Lane

CH616UG

Kylemore Drive

CH616XG

Irby Road

CH611DD

Dale End Road

CH615XR

Rydal Close

CH615UW

Ashlea Road

CH617XG

Sparks Lane

CH617YA

Gallopers Lane

CH619PR

Cornelius Drive

CH611BX

Storeton Lane

CH613XN

Thingwall Drive

CH617YD

Thingwall Grange

CH619NY

Laurelhurst Avenue

CH611AR

Barnston Road

CH611AW

Low Wood Grove

CH615XE

Fishers Lane

CH615YG

Paltridge Way

CH616UQ

Kylemore Drive

CH611AD

Gills Lane

CH616XP

Pensall Drive

CH617UD

Pensby Road

CH618SJ

Bridgenorth Road

CH618SP

Devonshire Road

CH618TJ

Somerset Road

CH619QL

Alexander Close

CH611DB

Overdale Avenue

CH615XJ

Holmesway

CH615YE

Old Wood Road

CH611DJ

Gwendoline Close

CH615XB

Fishers Lane

CH617UL

Wimborne Avenue

CH619PF

Pensby Road

CH619PH

Pensby Road

CH613UP

Elm Road

CH619NW

Rosemead Avenue

CH619PX

Kings Drive

CH616UE

Pensby Road

CH616YA

Kylemore Way

CH616YQ

Fairview Way

CH618RL

Ridgemere Road

CH619ND

Pensby Road

CH611AZ

Lower Thingwall Lane

CH613UZ

Thingwall Road East

CH616UD

Berwyn Drive

CH619NG

Pensby Road

CH619NN

Rosemead Avenue

CH619NZ

Laurelhurst Avenue

CH613UN

Whaley Lane

CH613XW

Thingwall Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.