Property profile

5 Devon Drive

CH61 8SZ

Pensby and Thingwall

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Map showing 5 Devon Drive, Wirral

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Estimated sale price

£255,000

Semi-Detached sold in Pensby and Thingwall

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-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 sold20 Jul 2026
£245,000Change since last sale: +£9,000 (+3.7%)
Annualised change
+19% per yearWirral annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +12% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £281 per sq ft
£347 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£66 per sq ft (+23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Pensby and Thingwall
£270,000Estimate vs local median: −£16,000 (−5.9%)
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 typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area68 m² / 732 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection29 Jun 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Jul 2026£245,000+13%
18 Jan 2023£217,000+71%
18 Jul 2008£127,000-

Local market

Property prices in Pensby and Thingwall

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £281
Sales (last 12 months): 203
Typical range (middle 50%): £229K – £322K

Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Pensby and Thingwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£330,000£309
Semi-Detached152£270,000£281
Terraced10£194,000£260
Flats6£130,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pensby and Thingwall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£78,750£175,000£146,500
2017£270,000£92,500£184,975£158,000
2018£250,750£92,500£190,000£157,000
2019£279,975£102,000£200,000£165,000
2020£265,000£102,500£200,000£154,000
2021£340,000£138,500£230,000£190,000
2022£358,750£115,000£250,000£206,000
2023£360,000£113,500£249,950£190,000
2024£291,870£160,000£243,000£194,500
2025£360,000£93,000£255,500£209,875
2026£315,000£130,000£270,000£187,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£113£191£189
2017£243£131£199£176
2018£234£129£203£196
2019£240£169£204£194
2020£243£148£216£219
2021£275£199£233£229
2022£305£181£266£234
2023£296£194£269£231
2024£293£179£271£260
2025£318£139£263£257
2026£276£180£284£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pensby and Thingwall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pensby and Thingwall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH61 8SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH61 8SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jul 20265, Devon Drive, Wirral, CH61 8SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
23 Sept 20251, Devon Drive, Wirral, CH61 8SZDetachedFreehold£313,000
26 Aug 20267, Cheddon Way, Wirral, CH61 8TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000
17 Jun 202615, Cheddon Way, Wirral, CH61 8TRDetachedFreehold£260,000
22 Aug 202557, Bridgenorth Road, Wirral, CH61 8SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Devon Drive, WirralFreehold72 m²£313,000 (2025)
3 Devon Drive, WirralFreehold81 m²£172,500 (2024)
4, Devon Drive, WirralFreehold91 m²£196,000 (2020)
6, Devon Drive, WirralFreehold87 m²£137,000 (2006)
7, Devon Drive, WirralFreehold103 m²£160,000 (2021)
9 Devon Drive, WirralFreehold71 m²£210,000 (2024)
10 Devon Drive, WirralFreehold105 m²£275,000 (2023)
18, Devon Drive, WirralFreehold126 m²£95,000 (2000)

Area insights for CH61 8SZ

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Overview

Postcode CH61 8SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Pensby and Thingwall area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Thurstaston & Irby area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 per year. The median sale price in Pensby and Thingwall is £275,000 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £228,750 and £322,000. The nearest station is Heswall, about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pensby Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Thurstaston & Irby has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,672 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Thurstaston & Irby has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH61 8SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Thurstaston & Irby near CH61 8SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heswall located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH61 8SZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPensby ParkMediumWalking directions to Pensby Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
5,494.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.22(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.15(-54%)
Other theft
3.46(-48%)
Public order
2.77(-73%)
Drugs
2.77(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
92.47%
Irish
6
2.15%
African
5
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.08%
Other White
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
35.34%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.67%
No qualifications
39
16.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
55.28%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.57%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Schools

In the CH61 8SZ postcode area, located within Thurstaston & Irby, there are 4 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 CH61 8SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryLadymount Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miSecondaryPensby High SchoolFoundation school
0.5 miPrimaryPensby Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH61 8SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH61 8SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremierIrby Road, Wirral, CH61 6XQWalking directions to Premier