Postcode CH48 6DY 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 Caldy & Newton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year. The nearest station is West Kirby, about 0.7 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.
Caldy & Newton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Caldy & Newton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.4 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 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Caldy & Newton is £64,199 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH48 6DY.
Caldy & Newton near CH48 6DY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | West Kirby | N/A | Walking directions to West Kirby |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gilroy Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gilroy Nature Park |
| 0.2 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £568,000 | £380 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £325,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 31 | £268,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 26 | £236,500 | £338 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH48 6DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 68, Gleggside, Wirral, CH48 6EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 7, Ennisdale Drive, Wirral, CH48 6DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 17, Black Horse Hill, Wirral, CH48 7EE | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 44, Black Horse Hill, Wirral, CH48 7EF | Detached | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 5, Slessor Avenue, Wirral, CH48 6ED | Detached | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the CH48 6DY postcode area, located within Caldy & Newton, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH48 6DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Gilroy Road, Wirral, CH48 6DP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 6DY, 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
The area around CH48 6DY records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.
The median sale price around CH48 6DY in Caldy & Newton is £365,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CH48 6DY, including Black Horse Hill Junior School, Black Horse Hill Infant School (Good) and Hilbre High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH48 6DY is West Kirby, about 1,086 m away.
CH48 6DY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wirral West covering CH48 6DY 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).
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.