Postcode CH48 4AA 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ashton Park.
West Kirby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
West Kirby has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.8% 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.
The average income per household in West Kirby is £50,241 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from CH48 4AA.
West Kirby near CH48 4AA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ashton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ashton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £568,000 | £380 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £325,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 31 | £268,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 26 | £236,500 | £338 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 4AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 34, Coronation Lodge, 88, Grange Road, Wirral, CH48 4AA | Flats | Leasehold | £338,950 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Coronation Lodge, 88, Grange Road, Wirral, CH48 4AA | Flats | Leasehold | £309,950 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 36, Brookfield Gardens, Wirral, CH48 4EL | Flats | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 40, Brookfield Gardens, Wirral, CH48 4EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 63, Grange Road, Wirral, CH48 4EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £490,000 |
In the CH48 4AA postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 4AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cosmic News | Acacia Grove, Wirral, CH48 4EB | Walking directions to Cosmic News |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5JG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Dee Lane, Wirral, CH48 0QA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 4AA, 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
The area around CH48 4AA records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around CH48 4AA in West Kirby is £365,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CH48 4AA, including West Kirby School and College (Outstanding), West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and West Kirby Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH48 4AA is West Kirby, about 285 m away.
CH48 4AA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 4AA 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).
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.