Postcode insights

CH48 3HU

Banks Road

West Kirby and Thurstaston

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Detailed insights for CH48 3HU

Overview

Postcode CH48 3HU is located in a major urban area, within the West Kirby and Thurstaston ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the West Kirby area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Kirby is £50,241 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 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
16
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

West Kirby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

West Kirby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in West Kirby is £50,241 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

High

West Kirby near CH48 3HU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH48 3HU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

West Kirby

N/A

Walking directions to West Kirby

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
7,401.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.8(-82%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.78(-79%)
Public order
3.02(-70%)
Other theft
3.02(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.51(-83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
90.46%
Other White
12
4.58%
Other
7
2.67%
Chinese
2
0.76%
Other Asian
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
53.49%
No qualifications
26
12.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.63%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
37.72%
Owns outright
40
35.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
18.42%
Other social rented
4
3.51%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.51%
Total households: 114

Property prices in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £534K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £338 per square foot) in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,000,000.

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
Detached65£568,000£380
Semi-Detached57£325,000£299
Flats31£268,000£290
Terraced26£236,500£338

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£322,000£244,000
2026£640,000£238,500£320,000£220,000
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£289£293
2026£384£312£316£314
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 3HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 3HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 20258, Hydro Avenue, Wirral, CH48 3HRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£380,000
14 Aug 202510, Hydro Avenue, Wirral, CH48 3HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£775,000
16 May 202543, Hilbre Court, Wirral, CH48 3JUTerracedFreehold£445,000
28 Mar 20255, Hilbre Court, Wirral, CH48 3JUFlatsFreehold£390,000
20 Mar 202619, Hydro Avenue, Wirral, CH48 3HPFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the CH48 3HU postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH48 3HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWest Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableAvalon SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableWest Kirby School and CollegeNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 3HU

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

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 3HU, 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)West KirbyE02001492
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 026EE01007282
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH48 3HU

Is CH48 3HU (West Kirby) safe?

The area around CH48 3HU records about 16 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH48 3HU?

The median sale price around CH48 3HU in West Kirby is £365,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH48 3HU?

There are 6 schools close to CH48 3HU, including West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Avalon School and West Kirby School and College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH48 3HU?

The closest station to CH48 3HU is West Kirby, about 909 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH48 3HU?

CH48 3HU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,511 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH48 3HU (West Kirby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 3HU 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.