Postcode CH48 4ES 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% 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 £352,000 (around £336 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,000 and £506,875. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ashton Park.
West Kirby has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,613 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
West Kirby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from CH48 4ES.
West Kirby near CH48 4ES 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ashton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gilroy Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gilroy Nature Park |
| 0.3 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £352,000 (about £336 per square foot) in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £2,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 74 | £600,000 | £384 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £323,500 | £302 |
| Terraced | 36 | £247,500 | £338 |
| Flats | 32 | £191,750 | £258 |
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 | £315,750 | £247,500 |
| 2026 | £640,000 | £196,250 | £330,000 | £237,500 |
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 | £295 |
| 2026 | £386 | £275 | £316 | £334 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 4ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | Flat 9, Westheath Court, Gerard Road, Wirral, CH48 4ES | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, West Heath Court, Gerard Road, Wirral, CH48 4ES | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, Tynwald Court, 5B, Leigh Road, Wirral, CH48 5DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, Tynwald Court, 5B, Leigh Road, Wirral, CH48 5DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 4, Heatherdene Road, Wirral, CH48 4EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £451,000 |
In the CH48 4ES postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | West Kirby Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 May 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | West Kirby Grammar School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH48 4ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cosmic News | Acacia Grove, Wirral, CH48 4EB | Walking directions to Cosmic News |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5AB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Gilroy Road, Wirral, CH48 6DP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 11 Dee Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0QA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH48 4ES, 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 4ES records about 18 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.
The median sale price around CH48 4ES in West Kirby and Thurstaston is £352,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 210 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CH48 4ES, including West Kirby Primary School (Good), West Kirby Grammar School (Good) and West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH48 4ES is West Kirby, about 533 m away.
CH48 4ES scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,613 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 4ES 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).