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About

Eastham ward occupies the southeastern tip of the Wirral Peninsula, bordering the Mersey estuary. The area is primarily residential, with neighbourhoods centred around the historic village core. Large areas consist of wooded parkland and open fields, including parts of Eastham Country Park. Its position provides direct access to the riverfront and the Manchester Ship Canal, with industrial and port-related activities concentrated in these zones.

The ward contains the Eastham Ferry area, a former landing point with a preserved Victorian pub. Much of the local landscape is defined by the extensive grounds of the former Eastham Hall estate, now forming a significant part of the country park. Transport connections are shaped by the M53 motorway, which runs through the ward, linking it to the wider Wirral and Cheshire.

Area overview

On average Eastham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastham is £47,782 per year. There are 6 schools in Eastham: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eastham is home to around 13,932 people, with a population density of about 1,819.9 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Eastham Population

13,932

Population density

1,819.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.64(-23%)

Public order

8.9(-12%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.46(-64%)

Shoplifting

6.17(+7%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.03(-33%)

North West average

Demographics

British

13,309

95.51%

Other White

131

0.94%

Irish

103

0.74%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.52%

Chinese

0.37%

Total population: 13,934

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,470

30.32%

Level 3 (A level)

2,206

19.27%

No qualifications

1,872

16.36%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,638

14.31%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,151

10.06%

Total 16+ residents: 11,446

Housing

Owns outright

2,623

43.58%

Owns with a mortgage

2,135

35.47%

Private landlord or letting agency

554

9.2%

Other social rented

396

6.58%

Social rents from council

168

2.79%

Total households: 6,019

Property prices in Eastham

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Eastham area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,796 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£348,000	£152,500	£282,500	£432,500	£560,000
Terraced	39	£185,000	£104,500	£150,267	£230,000	£268,800
Semi-Detached	128	£235,500	£163,700	£210,000	£271,125	£350,000
Flats	18	£115,000	£67,125	£97,125	£142,375	£193,325

10 years median price trend in Eastham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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