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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 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 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
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.1(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.24(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-39%)
Public order
4.23(-58%)
Other theft
4.07(-38%)
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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £332,780 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 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
Detached54£582,500
Flats23£222,000
Semi-Detached51£325,000
Terraced33£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

CH480RB

Banks Road

CH481LE

Boundary Road

CH482JF

Kings Drive

CH483HD

Hilbre Road

CH483HS

Banks Road

CH485EB

Claremont Road

CH485EU

Norton Road

CH485HX

Grainger Avenue

CH485JE

Raeburn Avenue

CH486DU

Ennisdale Drive

CH486EY

Fulton Avenue

CH487EX

Carpenters Lane

CH481PS

China Farm Lane

CH481QH

The Fairways

CH485AA

Orrysdale Road

CH487EA

Column Road

CH488BD

Hillside Road

CH489UA

Ennisdale Drive

CH489XU

Ballard Road

CH489XZ

Bradwell Close

CH485JB

Broxton Avenue

CH480RH

Banks Road

CH481LA

Fleck Lane

CH482JR

Croft Drive East

CH485EH

Redhouse Bank

CH488AZ

Grammar School Lane

CH481LP

Caldy Road

CH481QT

Mereworth

CH482JL

Shore Road

CH483JA

Sandy Lane

CH488AQ

Kings Walk

CH481LW

Caldy Road

CH481LX

Croft Drive East

CH482LB

Caldy Road

CH483JH

Macdona Drive

CH483LB

Madeley Drive

CH485EX

Bridge Road

CH482HT

Warwick Drive

CH486DD

Sussex Road

CH486DJ

Dorset Road

CH489UD

Covertside

CH489UN

Sandstone Drive

CH489YE

Foxwood Close

CH481NH

Mill Hey Road

CH481PA

Pikes Hey Road

CH481PZ

Barton Hey Drive

CH482HA

Kirby Park

CH484EE

Grange Road

CH486AB

Willow Close

CH486EB

Douglas Road

CH486HB

Larton Road

CH487HA

Grosvenor Avenue

CH481LH

Column Road

CH481NB

Links Hey Road

CH482HW

Caldy Road

CH482JH

Kings Drive

CH482JJ

Thorsway

CH482JT

Beatty Close

CH483HB

Hilbre Road

CH484HR

Homestead Mews

CH487EB

Beacon Drive

CH488AT

Pinetree Drive

CH489XH

Tansley Close

CH489XL

Meadow Road

CH480RT

Alexandra Road

CH481PB

Pikes Hey Road

CH483HJ

Victoria Road

CH483JS

Kirby Park Mansions

CH483LD

Madeley Close

CH485EG

Anglesey Road

CH489US

The Spinney

CH489XB

Springfield Avenue

CH483JT

St Bridgets Lane

CH485DX

De Grouchy Street

CH485EW

Orrysdale Road

CH485HL

Greenbank Road

CH486BB

Black Horse Hill

CH488BR

Grange Cross Close

CH489UF

Ennisdale Drive

CH610HN

Station Road

CH482JS

Shore Lane

CH483JE

York Avenue

CH484EU

Heatherdene Road

CH485ES

Milton Road

CH487HN

The Oatlands

CH488AA

Grange Cross Lane

CH488AE

Kings Walk

CH488BA

Grammar School Lane

CH483JW

Village Road

CH486DX

Ennisdale Drive

CH488AS

Gourleys Lane

CH489UW

Sandstone Drive

CH482HH

Mount Road

CH483HP

Hydro Avenue

CH485HD

Murray Grove

CH486DA

Gresford Avenue

CH486DL

Greenbank Road

CH486DQ

Gilroy Road

CH489XT

The Pastures

CH481LQ

Column Road

Data Sources

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