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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 42 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
42
Deprivation level
5/10
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
18.6(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.85(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-21%)
Other theft
4.88(-26%)
Public order
4.62(-54%)
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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £300,750 in West Kirby area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,377 up to £1,140,000.

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
Detached12£512,500
Flats43£229,500
Semi-Detached43£360,000
Terraced32£237,500

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

CH486EE

Frankby Road

CH484HG

Grange Road

CH485JJ

Pinfold Lane

CH480QE

Sandlea Park

CH484EF

Grange Road

CH484EQ

Grange Road

CH485HP

Greenbank Road

CH487EY

Townfield Road

CH485ER

Broughton Avenue

CH486DN

Paton Close

CH480QF

Sandlea Park

CH480QQ

South Parade

CH480RG

Ashton Drive

CH484DQ

Westbourne Road

CH487ER

Monks Way

CH484DN

Park Road

CH486DR

Saughall Massie Road

CH487EZ

Townfield Road

CH483HF

Eaton Road

CH484DU

Dunraven Road

CH484DX

Brook Terrace

CH485DL

Pinfold Lane

CH485JQ

Pinfold Lane

CH486DF

Greenbank Road

CH487ES

Monks Way

CH487HH

Egerton Drive

CH487HP

Village Road

CH480QJ

South Parade

CH483HG

South Road

CH484HX

The Concourse

CH485HA

Ridley Grove

CH485HF

Lang Lane

CH484LF

Bridge Court

CH485DF

Meols Drive

CH485HH

Lang Lane

CH480QS

Groveside

CH480RS

Albert Road

CH486DP

Gilroy Road

CH483HE

Eaton Road

CH485DB

Meols Drive

CH480QN

Hoscote Park

CH484DR

Dunraven Road

CH480QH

Hoylake and Meols

CH483HX

South Parade

CH484AB

Crescent Walk

CH487HJ

Princes Avenue

CH480RD

Banks Road

CH483HR

Hydro Avenue

CH484DE

North Road

CH484DG

Westbourne Road

CH485HY

Boulton Avenue

CH485HS

Birkett Road

CH480RW

Church Road

CH485DG

Lingdale Road

CH485EJ

Hillview Avenue

CH485HN

Marine Park

CH485HW

Marine Park

CH486DB

Gresford Avenue

CH480QR

Hoscote Park

CH484DY

Grange Road

CH485HB

Hilton Grove

CH486EH

Abbots Way

CH484HD

Hoylake and Meols

CH485EL

Greenhow Avenue

CH480RQ

Ashton Drive

CH484HW

The Crescent

CH480QG

South Parade

CH485HU

Grainger Avenue

CH486DE

Greenbank Road

CH487EE

Black Horse Hill

CH485BW

Lang Lane

CH485HQ

Lang Lane

CH486DS

Black Horse Hill

CH486DW

Paton Close

CH480RR

South Parade

CH486DG

Gilroy Road

CH480RX

Hoscote Park

CH483JU

Hilbre Court

CH484ED

Elder Grove

CH484EH

Grange Road

CH485JD

Raeburn Avenue

CH485JU

Murray Grove

CH485DZ

Leigh Road

CH486BA

Greenbank Road

CH484HB

Banks Road

CH480RA

Banks Road

CH485EY

Belmont Road

CH480QP

Salisbury Avenue

CH483HU

Banks Road

CH485HR

Greenbank Road

CH480QY

Shrewsbury Road

CH485EP

Greenbank Road

CH485HG

Lang Lane

CH487EQ

Lang Lane South

CH484DF

North Road

CH484DS

Dunraven Road

CH484LG

The Crescent

CH485DU

Darmonds Green

CH486DT

Black Horse Hill

CH487EU

Priory Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.