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CH48 6AB

Willow Close

West Kirby and Thurstaston

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Overview

Postcode CH48 6AB 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gilroy Nature Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

West Kirby has a 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.

Crime level

4/10

West Kirby has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.2%

Approximately 31.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH48 6AB.

Flood risk

No risk

West Kirby near CH48 6AB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH48 6AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

West Kirby

N/A

Walking directions to West Kirby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH48 6AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGilroy Nature ParkMediumWalking directions to Gilroy Nature Park
0.2 miGrange ParkMediumWalking directions to Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
5,322.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.06(-46%)
Burglary
6.22(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-46%)
Public order
2.77(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
94.65%
Other White
4
1.13%
Other Asian
3
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Other
3
0.85%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.82%
Level 3 (A level)
63
22.99%
No qualifications
54
19.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
26.95%
Owns outright
31
21.99%
Other social rented
23
16.31%
Social rents from council
21
14.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.35%
Total households: 141

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 6AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 6AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 20257, Willow Close, Wirral, CH48 6ABSemi-DetachedLeasehold£183,750
21 Mar 202543, Paton Close, Wirral, CH48 6DNTerracedFreehold£230,000
20 May 202567, Gilroy Road, Wirral, CH48 6DGTerracedFreehold£245,000
12 Sept 202534, Paton Close, Wirral, CH48 6DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
20 Jun 2025223, Greenbank Road, Wirral, CH48 6DLTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the CH48 6AB postcode area, located within West Kirby, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH48 6AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryBlack Horse Hill Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.0 miPrimaryBlack Horse Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHilbre High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 6AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH48 6AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopGilroy Road, Wirral, CH48 6DPWalking directions to One Stop

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 6AB, 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 026DE01007263
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2020-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CH48 6AB

Is CH48 6AB (West Kirby) safe?

The area around CH48 6AB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6AB?

The median sale price around CH48 6AB 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 6AB?

There are 9 schools close to CH48 6AB, including Black Horse Hill Junior School, Black Horse Hill Infant School (Good) and Hilbre High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH48 6AB?

The closest station to CH48 6AB is West Kirby, about 1,397 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH48 6AB?

CH48 6AB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,764 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH48 6AB (West Kirby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 6AB 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).

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.