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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

CH482JF

Column Road

CH483HD

Hilbre Road

CH483HS

West Kirby

CH485AA

Bridge Court

CH485EB

Claremont Road

CH485EU

Norton Road

CH485HX

Grainger Avenue

CH485JE

Raeburn Avenue

CH486DU

Ennisdale Drive

CH486EY

Fulton Avenue

CH487EA

Column Road

CH487EX

Carpenter's Lane

CH488BD

Hillside Road

CH489UA

Ennisdale Drive

CH489XU

Ballard Road

CH480RH

West Kirby

CH481LA

Fleck Lane

CH481LP

Croft Drive East

CH481QT

Badger's Set

CH482JL

Croft Drive

CH482JR

Croft Drive East

CH483JA

Ludlow Drive

CH485EH

Redhouse Bank

CH485JB

Broxton Avenue

CH488AQ

Kingswalk

CH488AZ

Gorse Lane

CH489XZ

Bradwell Close

CH481LW

Caldy & Newton

CH481LX

Croft Drive East

CH482HT

Warwick Drive

CH482LB

Caldy & Newton

CH483JH

Beach Walk

CH483LB

Kale Close

CH485EX

Bridge Road

CH486DD

Sussex Road

CH486DJ

Dorset Road

CH489UD

Covertside

CH489UN

Sandstone Drive

CH489YE

Foxwood Close

CH481LH

Column Road

CH481NB

Links Hey Road

CH481NH

Mill Hey Road

CH481PA

Pikes Hey Road

CH481PZ

Barton Hey Drive

CH482HA

Kirby Park

CH482HW

Melloncroft Drive

CH482JH

King's Drive

CH482JJ

Thorsway

CH482JT

Ashmore Close

CH482JZ

Caldy Park

CH483HB

Hilbre Road

CH484EE

Gerard Road

CH484HR

Homestead Mews

CH486AB

Willow Close

CH486EB

Douglas Road

CH486EE

Greenbank Road

CH486HB

Larton Road

CH487EB

Beacon Drive

CH487HA

Grosvenor Avenue

CH488AT

Pinetree Drive

CH489XH

Tansley Close

CH489XL

Meadow Road

CH483HJ

Victoria Road

CH480RT

Alexandra Road

CH481PB

Pikes Hey Road

CH483JS

Ludlow Drive

CH483JT

St Bridget's Lane

CH483LD

Madeley Close

CH485DX

De Grouchy Street

CH485EG

Anglesey Road

CH485EW

Orrysdale Road

CH485HL

Greenbank Road

CH486BB

West Kirby

CH488BR

Grange Cross Close

CH489UF

Ennisdale Drive

CH489US

Sandstone Drive

CH489XB

Springfield Avenue

CH610HN

Station Road

CH482JS

Shore Lane

CH483JE

York Avenue

CH483JW

St Bridget's Lane

CH484EU

Heatherdene Road

CH485ES

Kington Road

CH486DX

Douglas Road

CH487HN

The Oatlands

CH488AA

Column Road

CH488AE

Kingswalk

CH488AS

Gourley Grange

CH488BA

Grammar School Lane

CH489UW

Sandstone Drive

CH483HP

Hydro Avenue

CH484AA

West Kirby

CH481LQ

Column Road

CH482HH

Mount Road

CH482HU

Kirby Mount

CH485HD

Murray Grove

CH485HJ

Lang Lane

CH486DA

Essex Road

CH486DL

Black Horse Close

CH486DQ

Gilroy Road

Data Sources

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