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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

CH615YB

Bader Close

CH617XT

Colemere Drive

CH618TR

Cheddon Way

CH619QE

Kings Drive

CH611BA

The Leas

CH611BP

Regents Close

CH615XZ

Bennett Walk

CH618RJ

Southridge Road

CH619NA

Belmont Drive

CH619PB

Marksway

CH619PE

Pensby Road

CH619QF

Kings Drive

CH611DL

Gwendoline Close

CH613UT

Whaley Lane

CH615UT

Columbus Drive

CH616XB

Elmwood Drive

CH617UX

Howards Road

CH618RP

Ridgemere Road

CH619PA

Shearman Close

CH611BF

Manor Farm Close

CH618RQ

Ridgewood Drive

CH611AT

Barnston Road

CH618RT

Ridgefield Road

CH619PL

Cestrian Drive

CH615AA

Barleyfield

CH615UF

Greenbank Drive

CH615UR

Nelson Drive

CH617XL

Hazeldene Way

CH617YB

Lilley Croft

CH618RA

Ridgewood Drive

CH618RG

Ridgewood Drive

CH618SE

Ridgewood Drive

CH613XQ

Ambleside Close

CH618RN

Ridgemere Road

CH618RX

Chatsworth Road

CH619QA

Kings Drive

CH611AH

Gills Lane

CH611BZ

Barnston Road

CH615XH

Nicholls Drive

CH615XL

Kentmere Drive

CH616UT

Oaklands Terrace

CH617XW

Barnston Road

CH618RD

Ridgewood Drive

CH618ST

Somerset Road

CH618TF

Haddon Drive

CH618TQ

Haddon Drive

CH611AF

Gills Lane

CH619NT

Fishers Lane

CH611AU

Holmwood Drive

CH613UX

Brian Avenue

CH613XG

Ambleside Close

CH616XH

Richmond Way

CH618SA

Kenilworth Drive

CH618SL

Woodfield Road

CH619NR

Fender Way

CH619PP

Sunningdale Drive

CH619PY

Cornelius Drive

CH611BE

Barnsdale Avenue

CH615UA

Pensby Road

CH616YD

Stewart Close

CH617UP

Penrhyn Avenue

CH617XP

Beaumaris Drive

CH617XY

Seven Acres Lane

CH619QH

Pensby Close

CH615US

Grenville Drive

CH617XD

Barnston Road

CH618RF

Ridgewood Drive

CH618TA

Kenilworth Drive

CH611BD

Barnsdale Avenue

CH613XB

Heywood Boulevard

CH613XD

Heywood Close

CH615UL

Nelson Drive

CH617US

Torrington Gardens

CH617XJ

Barnston Road

CH615XS

Rusland Avenue

CH613UU

Anderson Close

CH613XS

Dane Close

CH616UR

Downham Road North

CH618RS

Ridgefield Road

CH619QQ

Kings Drive

CH613US

Oaklea Road

CH617XX

Hazeldene Avenue

CH611BL

Axholme Road

CH613UY

Thingwall Road East

CH615UP

Nelson Drive

CH616US

Napps Way

CH618RW

Ridgemere Road

CH619PJ

Elms Park

CH619PQ

Pensby Road

CH611BQ

Barnsdale Avenue

CH617XH

Nurse Road

CH619PN

Heswall Mount

CH613UR

Menlo Avenue

CH615XU

Derwent Drive

CH615YF

Gleneagles Close

CH616UF

Pensby Road

CH618RR

Ridgemere Road

CH618SS

Somerset Road

CH611DE

Private Drive

CH615UX

Barleyfield

Data Sources

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