Town Pop. 13,238

Living in West Kirby: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Kirby scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 54/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the CH48 postcode district.

That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (93) and safety (91) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CH48 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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West Kirby scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 220 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 131 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 58 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Shoplifting 42 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 127 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Salisbury Avenue 39 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 35 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 34 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
52
8 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • West Kirby School and CollegeSpecial · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Black Horse Hill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Black Horse Hill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Calday Grange Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hilbre High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • West Kirby Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • West Kirby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital7.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital10.7 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,421 patients per GP
3dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)93.4%
available across Wirral
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 396 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired33.4%Student4.1%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical29.5%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.8%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Wirral · 2026-27
A £1,667
B £1,945
C £2,223
D £2,501
E £3,057
F £3,613
G £4,168
H £5,002
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
West Kirby 0.6 mi
Hoylake 1.3 mi
Manor Road 1.6 mi
J2A M53 3.2 mi
J2 M53 3.7 mi
J3 M53 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 54
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £342,500 116
Detached £516,250 32
Semi-detached £333,000 44
Terraced £295,000 16
Flat / Maisonette £208,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£171k £335k £504k £668k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Caldy 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hoylake 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Greasby 70 2.1 mi away ⇄
Meols 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Heswall 64 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Wirral) 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Birkenhead 67 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wallasey 68 5.1 mi away ⇄
Mostyn 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Flintshire) 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Ffynnongroyw 47 6.1 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-ffordd 47 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Kirby a nice place to live?

West Kirby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for West Kirby is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is West Kirby?

West Kirby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 631 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Kirby?

Among the top-rated schools in West Kirby are West Kirby School and College, Black Horse Hill Infant School and Black Horse Hill Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in West Kirby in total.

What are house prices like in West Kirby?

The current median house price in West Kirby is £342,500, around 20% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £516,250, semi-detached £333,000, terraced £295,000, flat £208,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 116 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

West Kirby in context

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Postcode districts in West Kirby

CH48 61 ⇄

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