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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £320K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£358,750£329
Semi-Detached137£270,000£280
Terraced9£200,000£265
Flats3£125,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pensby and Thingwall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£78,750£175,000£146,500
2017£270,000£92,500£184,975£158,000
2018£250,750£92,500£190,000£157,000
2019£279,975£102,000£200,000£165,000
2020£265,000£102,500£200,000£154,000
2021£340,000£138,500£230,000£190,000
2022£358,750£115,000£250,000£206,000
2023£360,000£113,500£249,950£190,000
2024£291,870£160,000£243,000£194,500
2025£360,000£93,000£255,500£209,875
2026£295,000£125,000£275,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£113£191£189
2017£243£131£199£176
2018£234£129£203£196
2019£240£169£204£194
2020£243£148£216£219
2021£275£199£233£229
2022£305£181£266£234
2023£296£194£269£231
2024£293£179£271£260
2025£322£139£266£257
2026£298£192£305£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Pensby and Thingwall

CH611AZ

Lower Thingwall Lane

CH619NN

Rosemead Avenue

CH611DA

Storeton Lane

CH611AN

Low Wood Grove

CH616UA

Ravenswood Road

CH616XT

Alexander Drive

CH617XW

Barnston Road

CH619QN

Exmoor Close

CH611AU

Holmwood Drive

CH617XD

Barnston Road

CH618ST

Somerset Road

CH618SD

Fishers Lane

CH611DB

Overdale Avenue

CH617XR

Beaumaris Drive

CH616YG

Fairview Place

CH613UU

Anderson Close

CH615YD

Portal Road

CH613YB

Benty Farm Grove

CH613XU

Marlston Avenue

CH619PZ

Cornelius Drive

CH617YQ

Milton Green

CH618SE

Ridgewood Drive

CH613XB

Heywood Boulevard

CH613XE

Heywood Boulevard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.