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CH48 5AD

John Kirby Way

West Kirby and Thurstaston

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Overview

Postcode CH48 5AD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

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

0%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 89 ft away from CH48 5AD.

Flood risk

No risk

West Kirby near CH48 5AD 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 5AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

West Kirby

N/A

Walking directions to West Kirby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH48 5AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAshton ParkMediumWalking directions to Ashton Park
0.1 miSandlea ParkSmallWalking directions to Sandlea Park
0.3 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
3,144.7 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
259
86.33%
Other White
25
8.33%
Chinese
4
1.33%
Indian
4
1.33%
Other Asian
4
1.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
49.81%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.67%
No qualifications
24
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
38.46%
Owns outright
55
35.26%
Owns with a mortgage
38
24.36%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.92%
Total households: 156

Property prices in West Kirby and Thurstaston

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £534K

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.

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
Detached65£568,000£380
Semi-Detached57£325,000£299
Flats31£268,000£290
Terraced26£236,500£338

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£568,000£244,748£322,000£244,000
2026£640,000£238,500£320,000£220,000
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£293
2026£384£312£316£314
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 5AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 5AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 2026Flat 16, Station House, John Kirby Way, Wirral, CH48 5ADFlatsLeasehold£380,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 14, Station House, John Kirby Way, Wirral, CH48 5ADFlatsLeasehold£400,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 15, Station House, John Kirby Way, Wirral, CH48 5ADFlatsLeasehold£455,000
12 Jun 2025Flat 17, Station House, John Kirby Way, Wirral, CH48 5ADFlatsLeasehold£420,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 11, Station House, John Kirby Way, Wirral, CH48 5ADFlatsLeasehold£440,000

Schools

In the CH48 5AD postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH48 5AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWest Kirby School and CollegeNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWest Kirby Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWest Kirby Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 5AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH48 5AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiBridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5JGWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miCosmic NewsAcacia Grove, Wirral, CH48 4EBWalking directions to Cosmic News
0.2 miMorrisonsDee Lane, Wirral, CH48 0QAWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

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 5AD, 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 Introduced2024-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CH48 5AD

Is CH48 5AD (West Kirby) safe?

The area around CH48 5AD 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 5AD?

The median sale price around CH48 5AD in West Kirby is £365,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH48 5AD?

There are 8 schools close to CH48 5AD, including West Kirby School and College (Outstanding), West Kirby Grammar School (Good) and West Kirby Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH48 5AD?

The closest station to CH48 5AD is West Kirby, about 101 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH48 5AD?

CH48 5AD 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).

Who represents CH48 5AD (West Kirby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 5AD 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).

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Data Sources

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.