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West Kirby and Thurstaston

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About

West Kirby and Thurstaston ward encompasses the northwestern tip of the Wirral Peninsula. The area includes the town of West Kirby, with its marine lake and promenade facing the Dee estuary. Inland, the ward extends to the sandstone ridge of Thurstaston Hill, which offers broad views across the surrounding countryside and towards the Welsh hills.

The landscape is defined by coastal and rural environments. Thurstaston Common and part of Wirral Country Park lie within the ward, featuring heathland and wooded paths. A notable local feature is the large, active model boat club that regularly uses the marine lake. The area transitions from the settled coastal edge to the open spaces of the Wirral's interior.

Area overview

On average West Kirby and Thurstaston has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Kirby and Thurstaston is £58,651 per year. There are 8 schools in West Kirby and Thurstaston: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). West Kirby and Thurstaston is home to around 12,543 people, with a population density of about 1,047.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Kirby and Thurstaston Population
12,543
Population density
1,047.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.18(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.8(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-47%)
Public order
4.54(-55%)
Other theft
3.27(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,559
92.17%
Other White
243
1.94%
Irish
148
1.18%
Indian
111
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
94
0.75%
Total population: 12,541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,928
47.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,614
15.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,324
12.69%
No qualifications
1,193
11.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
703
6.74%
Total 16+ residents: 10,432

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,685
48.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,747
31.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
575
10.44%
Other social rented
306
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
87
1.58%
Total households: 5,506

Property prices in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Kirby and Thurstaston 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 West Kirby and Thurstaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£557,500
Flats29£208,000
Semi-Detached66£317,500
Terraced37£243,000

10 years median price trend in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.

All postcodes in West Kirby and Thurstaston

CH482HP

Surrey Drive

CH488BA

Grammar School Lane

CH483JD

Macdona Drive

CH489UR

Bracken Drive

CH489XU

Ballard Road

CH485ED

Redhouse Lane

CH488AX

Column Road

CH489UU

Frankby Road

CH485AA

Orrysdale Road

CH481QZ

Heatherleigh

CH488AE

Kings Walk

CH484LE

Bridge Court

CH489XQ

Newton Cross Lane

CH489XJ

Hawthorn Drive

CH483HJ

Victoria Road

CH482LT

Caldy Wood

CH486EP

Queensbury

CH480QB

Banks Road

CH483HQ

South Road

CH482HT

Warwick Drive

CH486DL

Greenbank Road

CH482HB

Kirby Close

CH482HF

Caldy Road

CH488AF

Kings Walk

CH486DX

Ennisdale Drive

CH482JH

Kings Drive

CH482LH

Simonsbridge

CH489XZ

Bradwell Close

CH482LD

Caldy Chase Drive

CH484ES

Gerard Road

CH485ES

Milton Road

CH480RW

Church Road

CH485HS

Birkett Road

CH485HD

Murray Grove

CH483HU

Banks Road

CH482JS

Shore Lane

CH482HJ

Mount Road

CH481NY

Telegraph Road

CH481QX

Meadowgate

CH481QA

Badgers Set

CH487EU

Priory Road

CH482JD

Melloncroft Drive West

CH483HB

Hilbre Road

CH483JG

Ludlow Drive

CH485EW

Orrysdale Road

CH485JU

Murray Grove

CH483JP

Headland Close

CH482LE

Barton Hey Drive

CH483HZ

Sandy Lane

CH486DF

Greenbank Road

CH485HL

Greenbank Road

CH481QH

The Fairways

CH485EF

Jubilee Drive

CH489XD

Springfield Avenue

CH488AU

Column Road

CH487HL

Rectory Road

CH480RS

Albert Road

CH488BT

Grange Walk

CH486DY

Gleggside

CH483LD

Madeley Close

CH610HW

Church Lane

CH489YF

Fairfield Drive

CH489YH

Larton Farm Close

CH489XW

China Farm Lane

CH486EQ

Frankby Road

CH489XG

Newton Cross Lane

CH488BL

Grange Cross Lane

CH488BG

Grange Cross Lane

CH488DA

Woodlands Lane

CH482JW

Croft Drive

CH483LG

Wordsworth Walk

CH487EX

Carpenters Lane

CH481LB

Fleck Lane

CH488BE

Gorse Lane

CH482LG

Village Mews

CH487EA

Column Road

CH489UW

Sandstone Drive

CH486ET

Grange Mount

CH485DT

Darmonds Green

CH486BA

Greenbank Road

CH487EL

Village Road

CH483LQ

Shelley Way

CH482HS

Stonehey Drive

CH488BJ

Grange Cross Lane

CH488AW

Column Road

CH485JL

Darmond's Green

CH486DE

Greenbank Road

CH482HG

Caldy Road

CH483HG

South Road

CH482NF

The Oaks

CH487EJ

Grafton Walk

CH487EZ

Townfield Road

CH483JU

Hilbre Court

CH484EU

Heatherdene Road

CH481PQ

West Kirby and Thurstaston

CH481LA

Fleck Lane

CH483HN

Mostyn Avenue

CH489UL

Covertside

CH480RR

South Parade

CH483HW

Mostyn Avenue

Data Sources

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