Is West Kirby A Nice Area?

Fantastic schools and shops, excellent local council, well-built houses, beautiful outside spaces, a library, sports centre and a passionate, active community (via Wirral forums). West Kirby has the sand, sea and sun. A beautiful microclimate, lattes, paninis.

Where is the nicest place to live on the Wirral?

Best places to live in the Wirral

• Reasons to live on the Wirral. From the promenade at Hoylake to the red rocks at Thurstaston; Wirral is a very beautiful place.
• West Kirby.
• Hoylake.
• Parkgate.
• Willaston.
• Irby.
• Property on the Wirral.

Is West Kirby a seaside town?

West Kirby is a small, Edwardian seaside town at the mouth of the Dee estuary. It offers a pleasant beach, views across to North Wales and Hilbre Island, as well as Coronation Gardens and a rare marine lake walk. Caldy, Thurstaston, Hoylake and Meols are adjacent villages along the coast.

Does West Kirby have a beach?

West Kirby Beach – between sand dunes and sand flats exposed at low tide – has excellent views across the mouth of the Dee Estuary to Wales, and also to Hilbre Island, which can be reached on foot at low tide.

What is West Kirby famous for?

Away from the waterfront, West Kirby is known for its quirky streets and lively town centre. The Crescent, a curved street filled with Tudor architecture, is home to high-street brands and local stores, whilst Banks Road is lined with local independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

What is the posh part of Liverpool?

Situated in the south of the city, Woolton is an affluent and coveted area. Only 6 miles from the city centre, this area is alive with a wealth of bars and restaurants and is home to some of the best properties in the city.

Are Wirral Scousers?

Being mistaken for a Scouser
Wirral people are covered by that blanket term for anyone in the Merseyside region who doesn’t have a purple wheelie bin – “wools”. But maybe for some, being a wool is probably more accurate than being called a Scouser if they’re not from Liverpool and have never lived there.

Is West Kirby affluent?

With such prosperity and a rich lifestyle on offer, house prices in West Kirby tend to be higher than in other areas of the Wirral.

What is West Kirby beach like?

West Kirby beach is a sandy beach with views across to the mouth of the Dee Estuary and also the Hilbre Island which can be reached on foot from the beach. At West Kirby you have Marine Lake that is a 5 feet deep, 52 acre enclosed man-made saltwater lake. Facilities include car parking and toilets.

Is the Wirral posh?

The main urban development is on the eastern side of the peninsula. Wirral contains both affluent and deprived areas, with affluent areas largely in the west, south and north of the peninsula, and deprived areas concentrated in the east, especially Birkenhead.

Is West Kirby beach clean?

West Kirby is a clean and easily accessible sandy beach on the Wirral Peninsula, at the mouth of the River Dee.

How long does it take to walk from West Kirby to Hilbre Island?

ONE HOUR
Approximate time required to walk from the mainland to Hilbre Island, via Little Eye, is ONE HOUR – from the starting point at Dee Lane, West Kirby.

Can you see Anglesey from West Kirby?

On a clear day you can see as far as Anglesey and the Snowdonia Mountains. Providing the tide is not too high you zcan walk around the wall of the Marine Lake.

Can you swim in the sea at West Kirby?

Yes, you can swim at West Kirby and the bathing water is classified as ‘excellent’ by the government’s Environment Agency, so perfect for paddling with the little ones.

Is there a shop on Hilbre Island?

Whilst on the Island, it is important to remember that there are no shops, public toilets or any fresh water on the islands, and very little shelter.

Is West Kirby a town or village?

West Kirby is a small seaside town on the enchanting Wirral peninsula. It is known more affectionately as “The Paradise Peninsula” by the local community because of its pretty villages, open countryside and beautiful sea views.

What’s the roughest area in Liverpool?

But as you can see below, Liverpool hub One has the highest violent crime figures, making it the most dangerous area in the city. This is probably due to it being the most densely populated with bar and clubs causing drunken and violent behaviour in the city centre.

What is the poorest part of Liverpool?

West Toxteth
Liverpool is home to five of England’s poorest areas, according to a new report. It names West Toxteth as the most deprived area in the country. sixty two per cent of children and just over half its pensioners live in poverty.

Where are the Liverpool slums?

In Liverpool courts were very common, becoming home to around half of the town’s working class people by the mid 19th century. Courts were seen as ‘slum’ housing by the early 20th century and a thorough programme of ‘slum clearance’ moved people to better living conditions and demolished these rundown old houses.

How white is the Wirral?

Metropolitan Borough of Wirral

What is a person from Wirral called?

To be a Scouser is a proud heritage, which is why so many aspire to be one, even in plastic form. My rubbish bins are black and green, but I am a Scouser through and through, with a birth certificate to prove it. Bob Roberts, Birkenhead.