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CH48 3JH

Macdona Drive

West Kirby and Thurstaston

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Detailed insights for CH48 3JH

Overview

Postcode CH48 3JH 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 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 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
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Caldy & Newton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% 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 3JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Caldy & Newton near CH48 3JH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH48 3JH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

West Kirby

N/A

Walking directions to West Kirby

Parks

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

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

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 3JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 3JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 20253, Macdona Drive, Wirral, CH48 3JHDetachedFreehold£780,000
24 Apr 20266, York House, York Avenue, Wirral, CH48 3JFFlatsLeasehold£237,000
28 Oct 202526, York Avenue, Wirral, CH48 3JFDetachedFreehold£862,500
03 Mar 202536, York Avenue, Wirral, CH48 3JFDetachedFreehold£795,000
03 Dec 202513, York Avenue, Wirral, CH48 3JEDetachedFreehold£942,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH48 3JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAvalon SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWest Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryCalday Grange Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH48 3JH
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 3JH, 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)Caldy & NewtonE02001494
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 028DE01007281
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH48 3JH

Is CH48 3JH (Caldy & Newton) safe?

The area around CH48 3JH 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 3JH?

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

What schools are near CH48 3JH?

There are 4 schools close to CH48 3JH, including Avalon School, West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Calday Grange Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH48 3JH?

The closest station to CH48 3JH is West Kirby, about 1,204 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH48 3JH?

CH48 3JH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH48 3JH (Caldy & Newton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 3JH 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.