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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

CH487EF

Black Horse Hill

CH482LR

Rubbing Stone

CH482HL

Mount Road

CH481LT

Croft Drive East

CH483JR

Sandy Lane

CH487EN

Abbey Road

CH488BY

Column Road

CH488BH

Gorse Lane

CH487EY

Townfield Road

CH487HE

Village Road

CH484EQ

Grange Road

CH482HR

Norfolk Drive

CH488BD

Hillside Road

CH485EL

Greenhow Avenue

CH489UG

Ennisdale Drive

CH486DS

Black Horse Hill

CH487ES

Monks Way

CH481NB

Links Hey Road

CH487HG

Wetstone Lane

CH484ET

Grange Old Road

CH481LD

Fleck Lane

CH489US

The Spinney

CH482HN

Caldy Road

CH486EJ

Somerset Road

CH483HF

Eaton Road

CH483HT

Banks Road

CH488BQ

Grange Cross Lane

CH482JG

Croft Drive West

CH480RB

Banks Road

CH487HD

Cholmondeley Road

CH480RT

Alexandra Road

CH482JR

Croft Drive East

CH481QT

Mereworth

CH482JE

Kings Drive

CH489YG

Lartonwood

CH489UF

Ennisdale Drive

CH485EB

Claremont Road

CH486BD

Ennisdale Drive

CH484AA

Grange Road

CH486EY

Fulton Avenue

CH482LF

Jellicoe Close

CH489UE

Ennisdale Drive

CH486EW

Wirral Mount

CH483HY

Sandy Lane

CH481LE

Boundary Road

CH489XE

Newton Park Road

CH489XY

Shalford Grove

CH489UY

Springfield Avenue

CH489XT

The Pastures

CH487HW

The Kirklands

CH484EJ

Brookfield Road

CH482HX

Caldy Road

CH488AR

Burlingham Avenue

CH482JQ

Croft Drive West

CH484ER

Ashburton Road

CH485ET

Kington Road

CH488AD

Croome Drive

CH485HE

Lang Lane

CH484HX

The Concourse

CH489XS

The Stackfield

CH485HJ

Lang Lane

CH483JE

York Avenue

CH482JZ

Caldy Park

CH487JA

Holm Hill

CH481LG

Column Road

CH489UB

Ennisdale Drive

CH484EE

Grange Road

CH489XP

Chantrell Road

CH485JB

Broxton Avenue

CH486DZ

Gleggside

CH481LW

Caldy Road

CH610HG

Thurstaston Road

CH486EG

Frankby Road

CH485EN

Orrysdale Road

CH482JF

Kings Drive

CH486EL

Queensbury

CH481LU

Croft Drive East

CH488AZ

Grammar School Lane

CH482JL

Shore Road

CH482HU

Kirby Mount

CH489XN

China Farm Lane

CH487HJ

Princes Avenue

CH487ET

Priory Road

CH486DJ

Dorset Road

CH486DT

Black Horse Hill

CH485DU

Darmonds Green

CH489YA

Farndon Drive

CH483JT

St Bridgets Lane

CH483JF

York Avenue

CH483HH

Hilbre Road

CH483HS

Banks Road

CH485EE

Jubilee Drive

CH481LF

Boundary Road

CH489YB

Grange Farm Crescent

CH489UJ

Covertside

CH483JN

Village Road

CH483HA

Hilbre Road

CH483JL

Heath Close

CH487EQ

Lang Lane South

CH484HR

Homestead Mews

Data Sources

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