Postcode CH48 3LQ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.3 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cubbins Green.
Caldy & Newton has a very 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 20.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 3LQ.
Caldy & Newton near CH48 3LQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cubbins Green | Medium | Walking directions to Cubbins Green |
| 0.1 mi | Cubbins Green | Medium | Walking directions to Cubbins Green |
| 0.1 mi | Cubbins Green | Small | Walking directions to Cubbins Green |
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 | 64 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £208,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £317,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £243,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Kirby and Thurstaston
In the CH48 3LQ postcode area, located within Caldy & Newton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 3LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bridge Shop | Ludlow Drive, Wirral, CH48 3JA | Walking directions to Bridge Shop |
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.
Elected local representatives for CH48 3LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeff Green
West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Johnson
West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon Mountney
West Kirby and Thurstaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Patrick
Wirral West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.