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About

West Kirby is a coastal town on the Wirral Peninsula, known for its scenic views and outdoor activities. The area features a marine lake popular for sailing and windsurfing, as well as a promenade ideal for walking and cycling. At low tide, the vast sandbanks of the Dee Estuary are exposed, creating a unique landscape for exploring.

The town centre has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, alongside essential amenities like supermarkets and a library. West Kirby is well-connected by train to Liverpool and Chester, making it a convenient base for commuters. The nearby Hilbre Islands, accessible on foot at low tide, offer wildlife spotting opportunities, particularly for seals and migratory birds.

Area overview

On average West Kirby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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 of residents in West Kirby is £43,800 per year. There are 5 schools in West Kirby: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 148 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
Detached14£610,000
Flats48£243,500
Semi-Detached47£358,000
Terraced39£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

CH485DR

Eddisbury Road

CH485DT

Claremont Road

CH485EA

Claremont Road

CH485ED

Redhouse Lane

CH487EJ

Grafton Walk

CH487EP

Abbey Road

CH484EN

Westbourne Road

CH485DH

Meols Drive

CH485EE

Hillview Avenue

CH485EQ

Anglesey Road

CH487EF

Lang Lane South

CH487EL

Abbey Road

CH480RN

Church Road

CH484DT

Dunraven Road

CH484EP

Yewtree Lane

CH485EN

Hilton Grove

CH485HT

Birkett Road

CH485JW

Roseacre

CH487EW

Abbey Road

CH487HW

The Kirklands

CH480QW

Hoscote Park

CH480RB

West Kirby

CH483HD

Hilbre Road

CH483HS

West Kirby

CH484DA

Tynwald Road

CH485AA

Bridge Court

CH485EB

Claremont Road

CH485EU

Norton Road

CH485HX

Grainger Avenue

CH485JE

Raeburn Avenue

CH485JN

Bramerton Court

CH486EY

Fulton Avenue

CH487EX

Carpenter's Lane

CH480AB

West Kirby

CH480QX

Hoscote Park

CH480RH

West Kirby

CH484EB

Acacia Grove

CH484DW

Park Road

CH484DZ

Grange Road

CH484HA

Grange Road

CH484JG

Riversdale Road

CH485EH

Redhouse Bank

CH485JB

Broxton Avenue

CH485JG

Meols Drive

CH483LB

Kale Close

CH485EX

Bridge Road

CH486DD

Sussex Road

CH486DJ

Dorset Road

CH485JZ

West Lodge Drive

CH484DD

Acacia Grove

CH484DH

Carpenter's Lane

CH484EE

Gerard Road

CH484HR

Homestead Mews

CH486AB

Willow Close

CH486EE

Greenbank Road

CH487HA

Grosvenor Avenue

CH483HJ

Victoria Road

CH480RT

Alexandra Road

CH483LD

Madeley Close

CH485DA

Bridge Road

CH485DX

De Grouchy Street

CH485EG

Anglesey Road

CH485EW

Orrysdale Road

CH485HL

Greenbank Road

CH486BB

West Kirby

CH480QA

Sandlea Park

CH484EU

Heatherdene Road

CH484EY

Riversdale Road

CH484HL

The Crescent

CH485ES

Kington Road

CH487HN

The Oatlands

CH483HP

Hydro Avenue

CH484AA

West Kirby

CH480RL

Church Road

CH485DQ

Lingdale Road

CH485HD

Murray Grove

CH485HJ

Lang Lane

CH486DA

Essex Road

CH486DL

Black Horse Close

CH486DQ

Gilroy Road

CH480QT

Victoria Drive

CH480RP

Church Road

CH483LE

Kale Close

CH485DE

Meols Drive

CH485DW

Graham Road

CH485ET

Kington Road

CH487EH

Smithy Hey

CH480QL

Salisbury Avenue

CH480QZ

Shrewsbury Road

CH483HT

West Kirby

CH483HW

Mostyn Avenue

CH484EG

Elder Grove

CH484EJ

Brookfield Gardens

CH484ER

Ashburton Road

CH484HG

Grange Road

CH485DN

Graham Road

CH486DH

Essex Road

CH487HD

Cholmondeley Road

CH474AH

Leas Park

CH480RF

West Kirby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.