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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

CH488AR

Burlingham Avenue

CH489XT

The Pastures

CH610HJ

School Lane

CH481NY

Caldy & Newton

CH482HQ

Caldy & Newton

CH483JL

Heath Close

CH486ED

Slessor Avenue

CH486EQ

Woodland Road

CH488AW

Column Road

CH488BQ

Grange Cross Lane

CH480RP

Church Road

CH482HB

Kirby Close

CH482JP

Croft Drive East

CH482LF

Jellicoe Close

CH483LE

Kale Close

CH483LG

Wordsworth Walk

CH485ET

Kington Road

CH487EH

Smithy Hey

CH487HF

Village Road

CH488AN

Column Road

CH481QF

Simonsbridge

CH483HT

West Kirby

CH483HW

Mostyn Avenue

CH483JG

Ludlow Drive

CH484EJ

Brookfield Gardens

CH484ER

Ashburton Road

CH486DH

Essex Road

CH487HD

Cholmondeley Road

CH610HG

School Lane

CH483JF

Church Road

CH483JZ

Ramsey Court

CH485EF

Anglesey Road

CH485JL

Darmond's Green

CH487HE

Rectory Road

CH487JA

Holm Hill

CH489UR

Bracken Drive

CH489UZ

Springfield Avenue

CH610HR

Station Road

CH488BE

Gorse Lane

CH488BT

Grange Walk

CH488AU

Column Road

CH480QB

West Kirby

CH481PG

Caldy & Newton

CH481PQ

Caldy & Newton

CH482HL

Mount Road

CH482JQ

Croft Drive West

CH482LD

Caldy Chase Drive

CH485DY

Leigh Road

CH485HZ

Boulton Avenue

CH485JA

Broxton Avenue

CH486EL

Queensbury

CH487ED

Beacon Drive

CH487EG

Lang Lane South

CH487HG

Wetstone Lane

CH487HL

Rectory Road

CH489UT

Caldy & Newton

CH489UY

Springfield Avenue

CH484LE

Bridge Court

CH485HE

Belmont Road

CH486DY

Gleggside

CH486ET

Grange Mount

CH487ET

Priory Road

CH487HB

Cholmondeley Road

CH488BF

Pine Walks

CH488BW

Caldy & Newton

CH489XD

Ballard Road

CH489YG

Fairfield Drive

CH483HN

Mostyn Avenue

CH483HL

Victoria Road

CH481QB

Column Road

CH481QX

Meadow Gate

CH482HY

Caldy Wood

CH484ET

Grange Old Road

CH485BU

Orrysdale Road

CH485EZ

Belmont Road

CH486BD

Beacon Drive

CH486EJ

Somerset Road

CH488AH

Croome Drive

CH489UL

Covertside

CH489XX

Cheriton Avenue

CH482LH

Simonsbridge

CH482NF

Kirby Park

CH482HG

Caldy Park

CH482HZ

Croft Drive

CH482JA

Melloncroft Drive

CH482JN

Croft Drive

CH483HA

Hilbre Road

CH483HQ

South Road

CH483JQ

Ludlow Drive

CH484ES

Gerard Road

CH485AD

West Kirby

CH486EU

Grange Mount

CH486HD

Black Horse Close

CH487EN

Abbey Road

CH487HQ

Mount Road

CH488BB

Hillside Road

CH488BG

Grange Cross Lane

Data Sources

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