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West Kirby and Thurstaston

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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 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 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
39
Deprivation level
3/10
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

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

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 190 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,100,000.

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
Detached62£582,500
Flats26£215,000
Semi-Detached62£329,000
Terraced40£230,000

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

CH483JJ

Beach Walk

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

CH481QE

The Steeple

CH484EH

Grange Road

CH481LJ

Caldy & Newton

CH481LZ

Long Hey Road

CH481PD

Thurstaston & Irby

CH481QA

Badger's Set

CH483JB

Riverside

CH483JU

Hilbre Court

CH483LQ

Macdona Drive

CH485JD

Greenbank Road

CH485JU

Murray Grove

CH486DS

West Kirby

CH486DW

Paton Close

CH486EX

Newbold Crescent

CH488BP

Bramhall Close

CH488BY

Column Road

CH488DD

Links Close

CH483HH

Hilbre Road

CH480RR

Albert Road

CH482HR

Norfolk Drive

CH482JX

Ashmore Close

CH482LA

The Green

CH485DZ

Leigh Road

CH486BA

Greenbank Road

CH486DG

Gilroy Road

CH485EY

Belmont Road

CH481LR

Croft Drive East

CH481LS

Croft Drive East

CH481NA

Links Hey Road

CH481NZ

Thurstaston & Irby

CH482HJ

Mount Road

CH482JD

Melloncroft Drive West

CH482LE

Barton Hey Drive

CH483HU

West Kirby

CH483HZ

Caldy & Newton

CH483JN

Village Road

CH485HR

Greenbank Road

CH486ES

Kingsbury

CH489UE

Ennisdale Drive

CH489UP

Newton Drive

CH489XJ

Hawthorn Drive

CH482JY

Barton Hey Drive

CH482LG

Caldy & Newton

CH485DU

Darmond's Green

CH485EP

Greenbank Road

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

CH487EP

Abbey Road

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

CH489UG

Covertside

CH610HH

School Lane

CH481QZ

Heatherleigh

CH482HX

Croft Drive West

CH484EP

Yewtree Lane

CH485EN

Hilton Grove

CH485HT

Birkett Road

CH487EW

Abbey Road

CH487HW

The Kirklands

CH488AF

Burlingham Avenue

CH489UU

Newton Park Road

CH489YA

Farndon Drive

CH480RB

West Kirby

CH481LE

Boundary Road

CH481PS

China Farm Lane

CH481QH

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.