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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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 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
Flats40£235,750
Semi-Detached39£385,550
Terraced31£245,000

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

CH474AW

Meols Drive

CH484EL

Brookfield Gardens

CH485DR

Eddisbury Road

CH485DT

Darmonds Green

CH484EN

Westbourne Road

CH487EL

Village Road

CH484DJ

Westbourne Grove

CH485EA

Claremont Road

CH485ED

Redhouse Lane

CH487EJ

Grafton Walk

CH485DH

Meols Drive

CH485EE

Jubilee Drive

CH485EQ

Anglesey Road

CH487EF

Black Horse Hill

CH487EP

Abbey Road

CH480RN

Church Road

CH485EN

Orrysdale Road

CH487EW

Abbey Road

CH485JW

Roseacre

CH484DT

Dunraven Road

CH484EP

Yew Tree Lane

CH485HT

Birkett Road

CH487HW

The Kirklands

CH480RB

Banks Road

CH483HD

Hilbre Road

CH483HS

Banks Road

CH485EB

Claremont Road

CH485EU

Norton Road

CH485HX

Grainger Avenue

CH485JE

Raeburn Avenue

CH485JN

Meols Drive

CH486EY

Fulton Avenue

CH487EX

Carpenters Lane

CH480QW

Hoscote Park

CH484DA

Tynwald Road

CH485AA

Orrysdale Road

CH485JG

Meols Drive

CH485JB

Broxton Avenue

CH480AB

Hoylake and Meols

CH480RH

Banks Road

CH484DZ

Grange Road

CH484HA

Grange Road

CH485EH

Redhouse Bank

CH480QX

Banks Road

CH484DW

Park Road

CH484EB

Acacia Grove

CH484JG

Riversdale Road

CH483LB

Madeley Drive

CH485EX

Bridge Road

CH486DD

Sussex Road

CH486DJ

Dorset Road

CH484DD

Acacia Grove

CH484EE

Grange Road

CH485JZ

West Lodge Drive

CH486AB

Willow Close

CH487HA

Grosvenor Avenue

CH484DH

Westbourne Road

CH484HR

Homestead Mews

CH480RT

Alexandra Road

CH483HJ

Victoria Road

CH483LD

Madeley Close

CH485DA

Meols Drive

CH485EG

Anglesey Road

CH485DX

De Grouchy Street

CH485EW

Orrysdale Road

CH485HL

Greenbank Road

CH486BB

Black Horse Hill

CH484EU

Heatherdene Road

CH485ES

Milton Road

CH487HN

The Oatlands

CH480QA

Dee Lane

CH484EY

Riversdale Road

CH484HL

The Crescent

CH483HP

Hydro Avenue

CH485DQ

Lingdale Road

CH485HD

Murray Grove

CH486DA

Gresford Avenue

CH486DL

Greenbank Road

CH486DQ

Gilroy Road

CH480RL

Church Road

CH484AA

West Kirby and Thurstaston

CH485HJ

Lang Lane

CH480RP

Church Road

CH485DE

Meols Drive

CH485ET

Kington Road

CH487EH

Smithy Hey

CH480QT

Victoria Drive

CH483LE

Kale Close

CH485DW

Graham Road

CH480QL

Salisbury Avenue

CH483HT

Banks Road

CH484EG

Grange Road

CH485DN

Graham Road

CH486DH

Essex Road

CH487HD

Cholmondeley Road

CH480QZ

Shrewsbury Road

CH483HW

Mostyn Avenue

CH484EJ

Brookfield Road

CH484ER

Ashburton Road

CH474AH

Leas Park

Data Sources

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