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About

West Kirby sits at the northwestern tip of the Wirral Peninsula, bordering the Irish Sea. The area is defined by its coastal setting, centred around a marine lake popular for sailing and windsurfing. The town's layout extends from the shoreline inland, with residential streets leading up to the lower slopes of Caldy Hill. Its promenade provides a direct and open connection to the sea, facing the distant mountains of North Wales across the estuary.

A broad tidal sandbank, known as the West Kirby Marine Lake, is encircled by a concrete walkway used by joggers and walkers. At low tide, the Dee estuary recedes to expose extensive sands, allowing for walks to the small islands of Little and Hilbre. This regular tidal movement dictates the local rhythm, with access to the islands being dependent on the daily schedule. The town centre offers practical shops and services along its main streets, supporting the residential community.

Area overview

On average West Kirby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Kirby is £50,241 per year. There are 5 schools in West Kirby: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Kirby is home to around 7,580 people, with a population density of about 1,658.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Kirby Population
7,580
Population density
1,658.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.39(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.46(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.8(-35%)
Public order
5.01(-51%)
Shoplifting
3.96(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,950
91.62%
Other White
238
3.14%
Irish
77
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.51%
Total population: 7,586

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,870
45.55%
Level 3 (A level)
981
15.57%
No qualifications
840
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
779
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
410
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,499
42.52%
Owns with a mortgage
975
27.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
17.67%
Other social rented
249
7.06%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.41%
Total households: 3,525

Property prices in West Kirby

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £279,202 in West Kirby area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,165,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Kirby 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats51£225,000
Detached16£555,000
Semi-Detached39£335,000
Terraced34£244,000

10 years median price trend in West Kirby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Kirby.

All postcodes in West Kirby

CH480RY

Hoylake and Meols

CH485HH

Lang Lane

CH483HN

Mostyn Avenue

CH484DF

North Road

CH486EY

Fulton Avenue

CH480RL

Church Road

CH484DW

Park Road

CH480RQ

Ashton Drive

CH480QW

Hoscote Park

CH485DR

Eddisbury Road

CH480QN

Hoscote Park

CH484DE

North Road

CH487EE

Black Horse Hill

CH485AA

Orrysdale Road

CH486DJ

Dorset Road

CH484ED

Elder Grove

CH485EL

Greenhow Avenue

CH485DQ

Lingdale Road

CH487EX

Carpenters Lane

CH484HA

Grange Road

CH484DA

Tynwald Road

CH483HQ

South Road

CH480RA

Banks Road

CH483HP

Hydro Avenue

CH485HG

Lang Lane

CH484EB

Acacia Grove

CH485DA

Meols Drive

CH480QB

Banks Road

CH483JU

Hilbre Court

CH486DD

Sussex Road

CH486DG

Gilroy Road

CH485HF

Lang Lane

CH485DN

Graham Road

CH484HB

Banks Road

CH480RG

Ashton Drive

CH485HX

Grainger Avenue

CH480RB

Banks Road

CH485HQ

Lang Lane

CH485BW

Lang Lane

CH485DT

Darmonds Green

CH487ER

Monks Way

CH485BU

Orrysdale Road

CH480QL

Salisbury Avenue

CH485JA

Broxton Avenue

CH484EH

Grange Road

CH484LF

Bridge Court

CH487EU

Priory Road

CH484DL

Westbourne Grove

CH483HS

Banks Road

CH486DT

Black Horse Hill

CH485DE

Meols Drive

CH485JZ

West Lodge Drive

CH487EL

Village Road

CH486DB

Gresford Avenue

CH483LB

Madeley Drive

CH485HE

Lang Lane

CH484EL

Brookfield Gardens

CH484JG

Riversdale Road

CH485JL

Darmond's Green

CH485EF

Jubilee Drive

CH480RF

Banks Road

CH484EJ

Brookfield Road

CH486EE

Frankby Road

CH485EE

Jubilee Drive

CH485EW

Orrysdale Road

CH485HD

Murray Grove

CH485DB

Meols Drive

CH485HY

Boulton Avenue

CH485JN

Meols Drive

CH486DR

Saughall Massie Road

CH485EQ

Anglesey Road

CH485HU

Grainger Avenue

CH485HJ

Lang Lane

CH480QG

South Parade

CH485HW

Marine Park

CH485DF

Meols Drive

CH485EH

Redhouse Bank

CH484DX

Brook Terrace

CH485ES

Milton Road

CH487HB

Cholmondeley Road

CH485JW

Roseacre

CH484EZ

Riversdale Road

CH485JU

Murray Grove

CH485HN

Marine Park

CH487HN

The Oatlands

CH485HL

Greenbank Road

CH485HP

Greenbank Road

CH480QA

Dee Lane

CH487EW

Abbey Road

CH486DE

Greenbank Road

CH485DJ

Lingdale Court

CH480QE

Sandlea Park

CH485DP

Graham Road

CH483HA

Hilbre Road

CH484DP

Westbourne Avenue

CH485JG

Meols Drive

CH485HA

Ridley Grove

CH484EY

Riversdale Road

CH485HR

Greenbank Road

CH480RT

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

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