CH48 5ET is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kington Road, 0.3km from Hoylake in West Kirby. Administratively it sits within West Kirby and Thurstaston ward and the Wirral West constituency.
Day-to-day life in CH48 5ET has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CH48 5ET are sourced from Output Area E00036459 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGTON ROAD, CH48 5ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGTON ROAD, CH48 5ET.
310
55
£ 43,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH48 5ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH48 5ET. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 137,500
4 sales · Mean £ 143,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH48 5ET has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Kirby Residential School
West Kirby Primary School
West Kirby Grammar School
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Hilbre High School
Calday Grange Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- A I Roberts0.4 km
- Colin Lunt Greengrocer0.5 km
- Cosmic News0.4 km
- Go Local, Martins0.4 km
- M&Co Food0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Kirby Social Club0.7 km
- Crosville Employees Social Club0.4 km
- Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons0.4 km
- The White Lion0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- 6250.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Figo's Mediterranean Kitchen0.3 km
- Forza0.3 km
- Grand Ave0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.0 km
- Gerrards Confectioners0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cheungs Supper Bar0.9 km
- Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Karma Indian Food0.3 km
- The Grange Chippy0.3 km
- West Kirby Grill0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redacre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Kirby0.3 km
- Hoylake1.6 km
- Manor Road2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Road0.0 km
- Bridge Road0.0 km
- Bridge Road0.1 km
- Bridge Road0.1 km
- Darmonds Green0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CH485ET · Data under Open Government Licence