Property profile

2 RiversideWest Kirby

CH48 3JB

West Kirby and Thurstaston

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Map showing 2 Riverside, West Kirby, Wirral

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Estimated sale price

£660,000

Detached sold in West Kirby and Thurstaston

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold18 May 2026
£640,000Change since last sale: +£22,000 (+3.5%)
Annualised change
+8.9% per yearWirral annualised change (detached) since 2026: −0.2% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £384 per sq ft
£397 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£13 per sq ft (+3.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in West Kirby and Thurstaston
£595,000Estimate vs local median: +£67,000 (+11%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area155 m² / 1,668 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection02 Dec 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 May 2026£640,000+100%
08 Dec 2004£320,000+47%
08 Jan 2002£218,000-

Local market

Property prices in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £335
Sales (last 12 months): 193
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £515K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £335 per square foot) in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£595,000£384
Semi-Detached62£325,000£297
Terraced32£262,500£335
Flats31£191,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£184,750£237,500£158,750
2017£469,000£169,500£207,000£205,500
2018£445,500£147,500£227,000£194,000
2019£483,000£200,000£245,000£191,250
2020£500,000£230,000£270,000£215,000
2021£577,000£230,000£287,000£254,975
2022£695,000£205,050£335,000£263,750
2023£610,000£224,000£303,500£232,000
2024£587,500£233,750£287,500£237,500
2025£568,000£244,748£321,000£247,500
2026£640,000£214,750£325,500£252,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£222£210£231
2017£279£197£212£227
2018£270£211£237£236
2019£284£227£235£217
2020£289£233£255£240
2021£316£238£278£263
2022£369£265£295£256
2023£350£288£282£293
2024£341£305£293£283
2025£373£285£287£295
2026£384£275£323£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Kirby and Thurstaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Kirby and Thurstaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 3JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 3JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 20262, Riverside, Wirral, CH48 3JBDetachedFreehold£640,000
12 Jan 20268, Riverside, Wirral, CH48 3JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£750,000
09 Jun 20256, Sandy Lane, Wirral, CH48 3HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
19 Sept 2025159, Banks Road, Wirral, CH48 3HUFlatsLeasehold£220,000
29 Aug 202514, Headland Close, Wirral, CH48 3JPDetachedFreehold£590,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold199 m²£420,000 (2013)
4, Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold119 m²£375,000 (2016)
6, Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold110 m²£585,000 (2024)
8 Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold176 m²£315,000 (2015)
10, Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold173 m²£615,000 (2022)
11, Riverside, West Kirby, Wirral-129 m²-
12 Riverside, West Kirby, Wirral-172 m²-
14 Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold140 m²£380,000 (2007)
15 Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold222 m²£660,000 (2013)
17 Riverside, West Kirby, WirralFreehold312 m²£1,250,000 (2024)

Area insights for CH48 3JB

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Overview

Postcode CH48 3JB is located in a major urban area, within the West Kirby and Thurstaston area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Caldy & Newton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year. The median sale price in West Kirby and Thurstaston is £360,000 (around £335 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £515,000. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cubbins Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Caldy & Newton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,971 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Caldy & Newton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH48 3JB.

Flood risk

High

Caldy & Newton near CH48 3JB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is West Kirby located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH48 3JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

West Kirby

N/A

Walking directions to West Kirby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH48 3JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCubbins GreenMediumWalking directions to Cubbins Green
0.4 miAshton ParkMediumWalking directions to Ashton Park
0.4 miCubbins GreenSmallWalking directions to Cubbins Green

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
2,624.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.69(-74%)
Burglary
4.47(-19%)
Public order
3.73(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.73(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.98(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
87.24%
Other White
15
4.45%
Irish
7
2.08%
Chinese
4
1.19%
Other Asian
3
0.89%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
57.2%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.01%
No qualifications
13
4.8%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
46
31.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.56%
Total households: 147

Schools

In the CH48 3JB postcode area, located within Caldy & Newton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CH48 3JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableAvalon SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miPrimaryWest Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.7 miSecondaryCalday Grange Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH48 3JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH48 3JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBridge ShopLudlow Drive, Wirral, CH48 3JAWalking directions to Bridge Shop