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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

CH489XA

Frankby Road

CH487EH

Smithy Hey

CH485EQ

Anglesey Road

CH481NZ

Telegraph Road

CH481ND

Mill Hey Road

CH481LP

Caldy Road

CH488BR

Grange Cross Close

CH488AG

Kings Walk

CH486EF

Frankby Road

CH486DR

Saughall Massie Road

CH487HP

Village Road

CH483HP

Hydro Avenue

CH485EU

Norton Road

CH488GG

Grammar School Lane

CH486DW

Paton Close

CH489UP

Newton Drive

CH489UN

Sandstone Drive

CH486AB

Willow Close

CH485JE

Raeburn Avenue

CH482HY

Caldy Wood

CH482HA

Kirby Park

CH484EP

Yew Tree Lane

CH485HT

Birkett Road

CH485HR

Greenbank Road

CH486ES

Kingsbury

CH483HL

Victoria Road

CH485HX

Grainger Avenue

CH483JZ

Ramsey Court

CH610HH

School Lane

CH486DA

Gresford Avenue

CH484EL

Brookfield Gardens

CH610HQ

Thurstaston Road

CH487EG

Lang Lane South

CH488AA

Grange Cross Lane

CH486EA

Gleggside

CH481NE

Montgomery Hill

CH488BF

Pine Walks

CH489UQ

Ennisdale Drive

CH487HR

Devonshire Road

CH483HR

Hydro Avenue

CH481QE

The Steeple

CH481LN

Caldy Road

CH484LF

Bridge Court

CH610HN

Station Road

CH485HU

Grainger Avenue

CH486DU

Ennisdale Drive

CH482JB

Melloncroft Drive

CH488AN

Column Road

CH487HN

The Oatlands

CH482JY

Cunningham Close

CH610HL

Station Road

CH486HA

Larton Road

CH485EH

Redhouse Bank

CH488BN

Hinderton Drive

CH480RH

Banks Road

CH486DQ

Gilroy Road

CH489UX

Frankby Road

CH486BB

Black Horse Hill

CH482JT

Beatty Close

CH485JD

Raeburn Avenue

CH487EB

Beacon Drive

CH485EX

Bridge Road

CH481LH

Column Road

CH487HF

Village Road

CH481PG

Saughall Massie Road

CH485HW

Marine Park

CH481PS

China Farm Lane

CH485EY

Belmont Road

CH485DY

Leigh Road

CH488BS

Calday Grange Close

CH483JA

Sandy Lane

CH483JJ

Beach Walk

CH481QB

East Farm Mews

CH486HD

Black Horse Close

CH485HY

Boulton Avenue

CH486DG

Gilroy Road

CH485HB

Hilton Grove

CH487HH

Egerton Drive

CH485EG

Anglesey Road

CH488AP

Burlingham Avenue

CH487HQ

Wetstone Lane

CH488AY

Grammar School Lane

CH482JP

Croft Drive East

CH488BB

Hillside Road

CH482LL

The Finney

CH487EW

Abbey Road

CH488AT

Pinetree Drive

CH480RP

Church Road

CH610HJ

Telegraph Road

CH489XR

Chantrell Road

CH485ER

Broughton Avenue

CH488AL

Burlingham Avenue

CH489XH

Tansley Close

CH488DB

Holmwood Gardens

CH483LB

Madeley Drive

CH482HW

Caldy Road

CH482JA

Melloncroft Drive

CH485HG

Lang Lane

CH481NH

Mill Hey Road

CH485HH

Lang Lane

Data Sources

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