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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

CH483HD

Hilbre Road

CH481PX

Column Road

CH486DH

Essex Road

CH482HQ

Caldy Road

CH486DB

Gresford Avenue

CH485EJ

Hillview Avenue

CH481LX

Croft Drive East

CH485HF

Lang Lane

CH489UZ

Springfield Avenue

CH486EN

Wirral Mount

CH488BP

Bramhall Close

CH485HZ

Boulton Avenue

CH485EA

Claremont Road

CH489YE

Foxwood Close

CH487EE

Black Horse Hill

CH482JX

Ashmore Close

CH481LS

Croft Drive East

CH487EP

Abbey Road

CH486EH

Abbots Way

CH486HB

Larton Road

CH481PA

Pikes Hey Road

CH482JJ

Thorsway

CH488AQ

Kings Walk

CH481LY

Longhey Road

CH483HX

South Parade

CH488BW

Gorsewood

CH485JA

Broxton Avenue

CH488AH

Croome Drive

CH483JH

Macdona Drive

CH489XF

Newton Park Road

CH487ER

Monks Way

CH483HE

Eaton Road

CH486ER

Woodland Road

CH482JU

Davenport Close

CH489UH

Covertside

CH482HE

Caldy Road

CH485BW

Lang Lane

CH483JB

Riverside

CH485HP

Greenbank Road

CH481QU

Parkdale

CH485DZ

Leigh Road

CH483JQ

Ludlow Drive

CH485AD

John Kirby Way

CH487ED

Beacon Drive

CH481NX

Telegraph Road

CH488AS

Gourleys Lane

CH489XB

Springfield Avenue

CH485EZ

Belmont Road

CH481LJ

Caldy Road

CH481NA

Links Hey Road

CH481LR

Croft Drive East

CH489UA

Ennisdale Drive

CH482LQ

Carisbrooke Close

CH486ED

Slessor Avenue

CH486EZ

Fulton Avenue

CH481LZ

Longhey Road

CH482LB

Caldy Road

CH481PB

Pikes Hey Road

CH481RB

Carr Lane

CH482AA

Caldy Road

CH481PD

Telegraph Road

CH489XL

Meadow Road

CH485HQ

Lang Lane

CH489UT

Frankby Road

CH485EP

Greenbank Road

CH486DD

Sussex Road

CH482LA

The Green

CH486DN

Paton Close

CH488AJ

Burlingham Avenue

CH488BU

Grange Wood

CH488DD

Links Close

CH484EH

Grange Road

CH610HR

Dawpool Farm

CH486EE

Frankby Road

CH485DX

De Grouchy Street

CH482JN

Croft Drive

CH483JW

Village Road

CH489YD

Grange Farm Crescent

CH481QF

Westward Ho

CH481PZ

Barton Hey Drive

CH481LQ

Column Road

CH486DP

Gilroy Road

CH486EU

Grange Mount

CH489XX

Cheriton Avenue

CH486EX

Newbold Crescent

CH482HH

Mount Road

CH485HN

Marine Park

CH487HB

Cholmondeley Road

CH483JS

Kirby Park Mansions

CH482HZ

Caldy Road

CH485BU

Orrysdale Road

CH481LL

Kings Drive North

CH485HA

Ridley Grove

CH486EB

Douglas Road

CH483LE

Kale Close

CH489UD

Covertside

CH487HA

Grosvenor Avenue

Data Sources

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