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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

CH485DJ

Lingdale Road

CH485EF

Anglesey Road

CH485JL

Darmond's Green

CH480QB

West Kirby

CH485DY

Leigh Road

CH485HZ

Boulton Avenue

CH485JA

Broxton Avenue

CH487EG

Lang Lane South

CH480RE

Ashton Drive

CH484DB

Deva Road

CH484HN

The Crescent

CH484LE

Bridge Court

CH485DP

Graham Road

CH485HE

Belmont Road

CH485JJ

Pinfold Lane

CH487ET

Priory Road

CH487HB

Cholmondeley Road

CH484LQ

Riversdale Road

CH483HN

Mostyn Avenue

CH483HL

Victoria Road

CH484DL

Westbourne Grove

CH484ET

Grange Old Road

CH485BU

Orrysdale Road

CH485EZ

Belmont Road

CH486EJ

Somerset Road

CH480QU

Victoria Drive

CH480RY

West Kirby

CH483HA

Hilbre Road

CH483HQ

South Road

CH484DP

West Kirby

CH484ES

Gerard Road

CH484EZ

Riversdale Road

CH485AD

West Kirby

CH485DD

Bramerton Court

CH486HD

Black Horse Close

CH487EN

Abbey Road

Data Sources

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