Postcode CH48 5EU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 40.4 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ashton Park.
West Kirby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
West Kirby has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 299 ft away from CH48 5EU.
West Kirby near CH48 5EU 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| 1 mi | Hoylake | N/A | Walking directions to Hoylake |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ashton Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sandlea Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandlea Park |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 | 64 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £208,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £317,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £243,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Kirby and Thurstaston
In the CH48 5EU 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 5EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Bridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5JG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Cosmic News | Acacia Grove, Wirral, CH48 4EB | Walking directions to Cosmic News |
| 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 5EU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.