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Thurstaston & Irby

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About

Thurstaston & Irby lie on the western side of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is characterised by open heathland, sandstone cliffs, and farmland. Thurstaston Common and the Wirral Way footpath provide access to these landscapes. The village of Irby has a historic centre with a parish church.

The area is defined by the large estuary of the River Dee, with extensive mudflats and marshes at low tide. Thurstaston Hill offers a clear vantage point across this water to the hills of North Wales. A distinctive local feature is the presence of the red sandstone cliffs, actively eroded by the tidal waters, which give the shoreline its rugged appearance.

Area overview

On average Thurstaston & Irby has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 per year. There are 2 schools in Thurstaston & Irby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thurstaston & Irby is home to around 6,605 people, with a population density of about 798.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurstaston & Irby Population
6,605
Population density
798.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.78(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.24(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.63(-60%)
Other theft
2.73(-59%)
Vehicle crime
1.67(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,314
95.61%
Other White
80
1.21%
Irish
55
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.26%
Total population: 6,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,176
39.13%
Level 3 (A level)
911
16.38%
No qualifications
770
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
715
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
440
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,540
53.38%
Owns with a mortgage
971
33.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
205
7.11%
Other social rented
73
2.53%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.01%
Total households: 2,885

Property prices in Thurstaston & Irby

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Thurstaston & Irby area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thurstaston & Irby 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 Thurstaston & Irby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£355,000
Flats1£143,000
Semi-Detached46£277,475
Terraced3£250,000

10 years median price trend in Thurstaston & Irby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurstaston & Irby.

Data Sources

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