Postcode CH48 5HL 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Kirby is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gilroy Nature Park.
West Kirby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
West Kirby has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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 of residents in West Kirby is £43,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH48 5HL.
West Kirby near CH48 5HL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| 0.8 mi | Hoylake | N/A | Walking directions to Hoylake |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gilroy Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gilroy Nature Park |
| 0.3 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in West Kirby and Thurstaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £582,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £329,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Kirby and Thurstaston
In the CH48 5HL postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 5HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Gilroy Road, Wirral, CH48 6DP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Bridge Road, Wirral, CH48 5JG | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.