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West Kirby and Thurstaston

About

West Kirby and Thurstaston is a coastal ward in the Wirral, known for its mix of residential areas and natural landscapes. The ward includes West Kirby, a popular seaside town with a marina, independent shops, and a promenade overlooking the Dee Estuary. Thurstaston, to the south, is more rural, featuring Thurstaston Common and parts of Wirral Country Park, offering walking trails and views across the estuary.

The area is well-connected, with West Kirby serving as the terminus of the Wirral Line, providing direct rail links to Liverpool. The ward also includes Caldy, an affluent suburb with large detached homes. Coastal paths and open spaces like the Wirral Way attract visitors, while local schools and community facilities cater to residents. The blend of urban and rural environments makes it a distinctive part of the Wirral.

Area overview

On average West Kirby and Thurstaston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 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 of residents in West Kirby and Thurstaston is £51,412 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in West Kirby and Thurstaston

CH485HW

Greenbank Road

CH486DB

Gresford Avenue

CH488BU

Grange Wood

CH489XW

China Farm Lane

CH610HW

Church Lane

CH481LT

Croft Drive East

CH482LL

The Finney

CH485EL

Greenhow Avenue

CH485HB

Hilton Grove

CH486EH

West Kirby

CH488BL

Grammar School Lane

CH489XN

Chantrell Road

CH489XS

The Stackfield

CH483JJ

Beach Walk

CH481LU

Croft Drive East

CH482HE

Caldy & Newton

CH482JB

Melloncroft Drive

CH482JU

Davenport Close

CH485HU

Grainger Avenue

CH486DE

Greenbank Road

CH487EE

West Kirby

CH488AJ

Burlingham Avenue

CH485BW

Lang Lane

CH485HQ

Boulton Avenue

CH488BJ

Grange Cross Lane

CH489XE

Newton Park Road

CH489YB

Grange Farm Crescent

CH481LJ

Caldy & Newton

CH485JD

Greenbank Road

CH481LZ

Long Hey Road

CH481PD

Thurstaston & Irby

CH481QA

Badger's Set

CH481QE

The Steeple

CH483JB

Riverside

CH483JU

Hilbre Court

CH483LQ

Macdona Drive

CH484EH

Grange Road

CH485JU

Murray Grove

CH486DS

West Kirby

CH486DW

Paton Close

CH486EX

Newbold Crescent

CH488BP

Bramhall Close

CH480RR

Albert Road

CH482HR

Norfolk Drive

CH482JX

Ashmore Close

CH482LA

The Green

CH483HH

Hilbre Road

CH485DZ

Leigh Road

CH486BA

Greenbank Road

CH486DG

Gilroy Road

CH488BY

Column Road

CH488DD

Links Close

CH482HJ

Mount Road

CH481LR

Croft Drive East

CH481LS

Croft Drive East

CH481NA

Links Hey Road

CH481NZ

Thurstaston & Irby

CH482JD

Melloncroft Drive West

CH482LE

Barton Hey Drive

CH483HU

West Kirby

CH483HZ

Caldy & Newton

CH483JN

Village Road

CH485EY

Belmont Road

CH485HR

Greenbank Road

CH486ES

Kingsbury

CH489UE

Ennisdale Drive

CH489UP

Newton Drive

CH489XJ

Hawthorn Drive

CH482JY

Barton Hey Drive

CH482LG

Caldy & Newton

CH485EP

Greenbank Road

CH485DU

Darmond's Green

CH485HG

Grainger Avenue

CH486DT

Ennisdale Drive

CH487EQ

Lang Lane South

CH487EU

Monk's Way

CH487HR

Devonshire Road

CH488AG

Kingswalk

CH489XF

Newton Park Road

CH489XQ

Newton Cross Lane

CH489YF

China Farm Lane

CH610HQ

Thurstaston Road

CH481ND

Mill Hey Road

CH482LR

Rubbing Stone

CH483JD

Heath Close

CH484EL

Brookfield Gardens

CH485DT

Claremont Road

CH485EA

Claremont Road

CH485ED

Redhouse Lane

CH486DZ

Gleggside

CH486EZ

Farndon Drive

CH487EJ

Grafton Walk

CH481LF

Boundary Road

CH481RB

Carr Lane

CH483HY

Caldy & Newton

CH485EE

Hillview Avenue

CH485EQ

Anglesey Road

CH486EW

Grange Mount

CH487EF

Lang Lane South

CH487EL

Abbey Road