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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

CH616UG

Kylemore Drive

CH618RY

Sandridge Road

CH617XU

Beverley Gardens

CH495PG

Arrowe Park Road

CH611AG

Thorncroft Drive

CH617UT

Mill Road

CH617XL

Hazeldene Way

CH618SN

Somerset Road

CH619PF

Pensby Road

CH616XP

Pensall Drive

CH611BG

Barnsdale Avenue

CH619NE

Pensby Road

CH613XH

Barker Road

CH495PF

Arrowe Park Road

CH611BP

Regents Close

CH619PT

Antons Road

CH615UF

Greenbank Drive

CH617UX

Howards Road

CH618TD

Beeston Drive

CH611BY

Barnston Road

CH607SA

Whitfield Lane

CH611BH

Axholme Close

CH619PA

Shearman Close

CH619PN

Heswall Mount

CH615UB

Pensby Road

CH611DU

Dale View Close

CH619NY

Laurelhurst Avenue

CH618TF

Haddon Drive

CH618SQ

Bridgenorth Road

CH619PB

Marksway

CH615XJ

Holmesway

CH611BT

Barnston Road

CH618RR

Ridgemere Road

CH619PY

Cornelius Drive

CH618RZ

Sandridge Road

CH618TH

Copeland Close

CH615XB

Fishers Lane

CH619PG

Pensby Road

CH617XZ

Seven Acres Lane

CH615UQ

Ashlea Road

CH617UL

Wimborne Avenue

CH616UP

Hawthorn Drive

CH618RD

Ridgewood Drive

CH617XF

Sparks Lane

CH611BN

Barnston Road

CH611AY

Lower Thingwall Lane

CH618SS

Somerset Road

CH615XX

Kingsley Close

CH615XF

Fishers Lane

CH618RN

Ridgemere Road

CH618RL

Ridgemere Road

CH613XJ

Parkway

CH615UA

Pensby Road

CH615UG

Ashlea Road

CH611AQ

Thorncroft Drive

CH617UZ

Torrington Drive

CH611AE

Gills Lane

CH613XF

Heywood Boulevard

CH611DF

Private Drive

CH617XN

Barnston Road

CH615UP

Nelson Drive

CH617UG

Pensby Road

CH613XQ

Ambleside Close

CH619QW

Elm Close

CH611BF

Manor Farm Close

CH617US

Torrington Gardens

CH619NH

Pensby Road

CH619NW

Rosemead Avenue

CH611AX

Holmwood Avenue

CH613XS

Dane Close

CH617XQ

Sparks Lane

CH613XT

Marlston Avenue

CH616UR

Downham Road North

CH616US

Napps Way

CH619PD

Christophers Close

CH618TQ

Haddon Drive

CH619QQ

Kings Drive

CH619PQ

Pensby Road

CH617YH

The Foxes

CH617UD

Pensby Road

CH611DJ

Gwendoline Close

CH618SU

Grantham Close

CH611AH

Gills Lane

CH618RA

Ridgewood Drive

CH613XZ

Leafield Close

CH617UH

Lyndhurst Close

CH616YH

Larchwood Close

CH619PS

Cornelius Drive

CH611AS

Barnston Road

CH607RJ

Pensby Road

CH613UR

Menlo Avenue

CH615UR

Nelson Drive

CH618RW

Ridgemere Road

CH616XA

Hillingdon Avenue

CH617XS

Colemere Drive

CH619PW

Heswall Mount

CH619QL

Alexander Close

CH611AF

Gills Lane

CH611AJ

Marlfield Lane

CH615UY

Old Wood Road

Data Sources

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