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CH48 1PD

Telegraph Road

West Kirby and Thurstaston

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Detailed insights for CH48 1PD

Overview

Postcode CH48 1PD is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Kirby and Thurstaston area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Thurstaston & Irby area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.3 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 Thurstaston & Irby is £49,125 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 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Thurstaston & Irby has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,904 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Thurstaston & Irby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from CH48 1PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Thurstaston & Irby near CH48 1PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is West Kirby located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
56.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.8(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.57(-52%)
Burglary
2.45(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.45(-73%)
Public order
2.45(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
94.47%
Other White
6
2.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.92%
Indian
1
0.46%
Irish
1
0.46%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
47.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
17.32%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.97%
No qualifications
19
10.61%
Other
9
5.03%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
21
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.57%
Social rents from council
1
1.19%
Total households: 84

Property prices in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £335
Sales (last 12 months): 196
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £515K

Based on 196 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
Detached70£579,000£384
Semi-Detached63£325,000£296
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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the CH48 1PD postcode area, located within Thurstaston & Irby, there are 1 primary and 0 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 1PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryThurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH48 1PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeff Green

West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jenny Johnson

West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Simon Mountney

West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Matthew Patrick

Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyWirral WestE14001589
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thurstaston & IrbyE02001499
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 033BE01007284
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH48 1PD

Is CH48 1PD (Thurstaston & Irby) safe?

The area around CH48 1PD records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near CH48 1PD?

The median sale price around CH48 1PD in West Kirby and Thurstaston is £360,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH48 1PD?

There is 1 school close to CH48 1PD, including Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CH48 1PD?

CH48 1PD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,904 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH48 1PD (Thurstaston & Irby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 1PD is Matthew Patrick (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jeff Green (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jenny Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon Mountney (Conservative and Unionist Party).