Postcode CH48 4HX 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Kirby is £50,241 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ashton Park.
West Kirby has a low 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 98.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 65 ft away from CH48 4HX.
West Kirby near CH48 4HX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Sandlea Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandlea Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £331,390 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 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 | 57 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £223,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £322,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £229,750 |
10 year median price trend in West Kirby and Thurstaston
In the CH48 4HX postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 4HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cosmic News | Acacia Grove, Wirral, CH48 4EB | Walking directions to Cosmic News |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Bridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5JG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.