Postcode CH48 1LW is located in an urban city, within the West Kirby and Thurstaston ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Caldy & Newton area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby located about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Caldy & Newton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Caldy & Newton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH48 1LW.
Caldy & Newton near CH48 1LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Kirby located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £331,390 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £223,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £322,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £229,750 |
10 year median price trend in West Kirby and Thurstaston
In the CH48 1LW postcode area, located within Caldy & Newton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.