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Are you looking for a coastal town to live in? West Kirby could be perfect fit for you! This picture-perfect seaside town offers endless opportunities for all ages. West Kirby is one of the towns that is developed around its magnificent location at the North West tip of the peninsula, where you can find our West Kirby branch is located in the town centre.

This area appeals to buyers looking to settle down and start a family and to those to relish in their golden years due to its sense of prosperity and stability. Due to this house prices in this seaside town tend to be higher compared to other areas on the Wirral, properties had an overall average price of £361,681 over the last year, according to Rightmove. Not to be biased being Wirral estate agents, we truly believe West Kirby is more than idyllic to relocate to. In addition, properties to rent on the Wirral, can be seen as the most promising location in the UK to deliver maximum returns on an investment. People prefer to invest on the Wirral and West Kirby due to its efficient connections to Chester and Liverpool for commuters and its gorgeous location.

Here are some of the activities West Kirby has to offer we think will attract you to this picturesque town:

 

Activities

The endless award-winning beaches West Kirby has to offer make it a perfect location for long walks with friends and family, enjoying the sand and the sea. Alongside West Kirby beach you can take a stroll around the Marine Lake, set on the very tip of the Peninsula with spectacular views of the Welsh Hills and the Dee Estuary, this man-made saltwater lake is fast becoming a top tourist destination.

If scenic walks are what you love, walking to Hilbre Island will be right up your street! Walking to the now-uninhabited Hilbre Islands at low tide has been a popular leisure activity for decades. Hilbre Islands are situated at the mouth of the Dee Estuary where you can visit Little Eye and Middle Eye on your way to Hilbre Island. In the summer months there is also chance to see Grey Seals swimming nearby! If weather and tides allow, taking a walk out to Hilbre Island is an absolute must when you’re in Wirral, and an experience you will never forget.

 

Schools

If you are looking to move to an area near schools for children of any age, West Kirby has multiple primary and secondary to choose from with extraordinary standards. St Bridget’s CofE Primary school is highly sought after due to its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report and being located in a terrific area. There are plenty of other primary schools such as Avalon, which will be suited to you if you are looking for private education for your children, well-known for inspiring little ones to sit their 11+ and carrying out a tremendous standard for education.

Secondary schools are also plentiful. West Kirby Grammar School for girls, offers exceptional education to those who are academically gifted, achieving GCSE grades within the top 20% nationally. If you would be looking for schools for boys, the top school on the Wirral Caldy Grange Grammar School would be suitable for you. The school offers a broad curriculum that teaches subjects in area such as Business and Logic, Sciences, Communication and the Wider World.

 

Food

West Kirby has lots of offer when it comes to food, endless cafés to enjoy brunch in the sun or get cosy with a cup of coffee in.

If indulging in delicious American food is what you enjoy, Hickories will be the place to be, from burgers, cream sodas to milkshakes, you will not leave feeling disappointed or hungry!

On a Sunday morning walking down West Kirby Crescent for avocado on toast in the sun or a big fry up, Aubergine café is where you want to be.

Fancy a brownie and a coffee? You can find Love Brownies on Banks Road, just off the sea front and right in the heart of this idyllic town, perfect for your daily commute or for when you need a breather at lunch!

 

If you are looking to sell your home or for property for sale in West Kirby, email [email protected] or call 0151 625 8844 to be put in touch with one of our West Kirby Estate agents.