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CH48 4EJ

Brookfield Road

West Kirby and Thurstaston

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Detailed insights for CH48 4EJ

Overview

Postcode CH48 4EJ is located in a major urban area, within the West Kirby and Thurstaston area 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 median sale price in West Kirby and Thurstaston is £360,000 (around £335 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £512,000. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 0.1 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

West Kirby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,956 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

West Kirby has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.8%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from CH48 4EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Kirby near CH48 4EJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH48 4EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

West Kirby

N/A

Walking directions to West Kirby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH48 4EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAshton ParkMediumWalking directions to Ashton Park
0.5 miGrange ParkMediumWalking directions to Grange Park
0.5 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
149
Population density
3,034.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.85(+139%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.96(+10%)
Shoplifting
18.9(+227%)
Public order
12.6(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.34(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
91.28%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
3.36%
Irish
2
1.34%
Other White
2
1.34%
African
1
0.67%
Total population: 149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
38
28.79%
Level 3 (A level)
29
21.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
20.45%
No qualifications
21
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
38.55%
Owns outright
21
25.3%
Owns with a mortgage
17
20.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
8.43%
Social rents from council
6
7.23%
Total households: 83

Property prices in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £335
Sales (last 12 months): 181
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £512K

Based on 181 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
Detached66£556,500£386
Semi-Detached59£322,000£296
Terraced28£262,500£338
Flats28£185,500£275

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£574,000£244,748£322,000£247,500
2026£640,000£208,500£325,000£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£289£295
2026£386£284£321£335
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 4EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 4EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 2025Flat 24, Coronation Lodge, 88, Grange Road, Wirral, CH48 4AAFlatsLeasehold£392,950
31 Jul 2025Flat 34, Coronation Lodge, 88, Grange Road, Wirral, CH48 4AAFlatsLeasehold£338,950
12 Sept 202563, Grange Road, Wirral, CH48 4EESemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
27 May 20263, Westbourne Avenue, Wirral, CH48 4DPTerracedFreehold£482,500
29 Jul 202536, Brookfield Gardens, Wirral, CH48 4ELFlatsFreehold£675,000

Schools

In the CH48 4EJ postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH48 4EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWest Kirby School and CollegeNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWest Kirby Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH48 4EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH48 4EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCosmic NewsAcacia Grove, Wirral, CH48 4EBWalking directions to Cosmic News
0.2 miAldiBridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5ABWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miMorrisons11 Dee Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0QAWalking directions to Morrisons

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 4EJ, 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 026CE01007198
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH48 4EJ

Is CH48 4EJ (West Kirby) safe?

The area around CH48 4EJ 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.

What is the average house price near CH48 4EJ?

The median sale price around CH48 4EJ in West Kirby and Thurstaston is £360,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH48 4EJ?

There are 9 schools close to CH48 4EJ, including West Kirby School and College (Outstanding), West Kirby Primary School (Good) and West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH48 4EJ?

The closest station to CH48 4EJ is West Kirby, about 228 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH48 4EJ?

CH48 4EJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH48 4EJ (West Kirby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 4EJ 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).