At a glance
West Kirby is a village in Merseyside, North West with a population of 13,383. The average house price is £417,103 and the overall crime rate is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.
Where West Kirby ranks
Population
13,383
Avg House Price
£417,103
Crime Rate
69.9/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
100%
Avg Download Speed
450 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£31,125
Median Age
45.4
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
West Kirby's detached homes (£655,744) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£241,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
West Kirby prices have risen 35% over the last 9 years (£309,422 → £417,103).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £655,744 | £565,000 | 71 |
| Semi-Detached | £371,958 | £322,000 | 69 |
| Terraced | £288,240 | £250,000 | 47 |
| Flat | £241,625 | £220,000 | 55 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in West Kirby is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in West Kirby: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 7 |
| Primary | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Hill Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Black Horse Hill Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Calday Grange Grammar School | Secondary | No rating available |
| Hilbre High School | Secondary | Good |
| West Kirby Grammar School | Secondary | Good |
| West Kirby Primary School | Primary | Good |
| West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
Broadband & Connectivity
West Kirby averages 450 Mbps — 350% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most West Kirby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 53.7% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 68.2 |
| % Rated C or Above | 53.7% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,226 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 13,383 |
| Median Age | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% |
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How does West Kirby stack up against its neighbours?
Aintree
vsWest Kirby
- House price
- £217,565 · £417,103
- Crime rate
- 76.1 · 69.9
- Distance
- 12.3 mi
Bagillt
vsWest Kirby
- House price
- £235,651 · £417,103
- Crime rate
- 63.4 · 69.9
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
Bebington
vsWest Kirby
- House price
- £219,276 · £417,103
- Crime rate
- 69.9 · 69.9
- Distance
- 7.6 mi
Birkenhead
vsWest Kirby
- House price
- £154,135 · £417,103
- Crime rate
- 69.9 · 69.9
- Distance
- 5.3 mi
Bootle (Sefton)
vsWest Kirby
- House price
- £139,379 · £417,103
- Crime rate
- 75.9 · 69.9
- Distance
- 10.0 mi
Buckley
vsWest Kirby
- House price
- £219,761 · £417,103
- Crime rate
- 63.9 · 69.9
- Distance
- 14.5 mi