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Gayton & Lower Heswall

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About

Gayton & Lower Heswall is a residential area located on the Wirral Peninsula, near the banks of the River Dee. The area features a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, with tree-lined streets and quiet neighborhoods. It is close to Heswall town center, providing access to local shops, cafes, and amenities. The nearby Heswall Dales offers green spaces and walking trails with views across the estuary.

The area is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A540 and M53 motorway, making it convenient for commuting to Chester or Liverpool. Schools in the vicinity include Gayton Primary and Heswall Primary, catering to families. The proximity to the Dee Estuary also makes it popular for those who enjoy coastal walks and outdoor activities. The overall atmosphere is suburban, with a focus on community and convenience.

Area overview

On average Gayton & Lower Heswall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gayton & Lower Heswall is £59,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Gayton & Lower Heswall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gayton & Lower Heswall Population
8,839
Population density
645.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,261
93.46%
Other White
116
1.31%
Indian
98
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
0.84%
Irish
71
0.8%
Total population: 8,839

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,300
60.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,282
33.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
156
4.09%
Other forms of private rent
34
0.89%
Other social rented
24
0.63%
Total households: 3,812

Property prices in Gayton & Lower Heswall

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Gayton & Lower Heswall area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,782,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gayton & Lower Heswall in the 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 Gayton & Lower Heswall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached103£565,000
Flats10£184,975
Semi-Detached23£412,000
Terraced1£330,000

10 years median price trend in Gayton & Lower Heswall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gayton & Lower Heswall.

All postcodes in Gayton & Lower Heswall

CH601UR

Maple Tree Grove

CH603RT

Porlock Close

CH603ST

Gayton Parkway

CH604RZ

Rectory Lane

CH608NR

Gayton Farm Road

CH608PH

Meadway

CH609HH

Redstone Drive

CH601XZ

Suncroft Road

CH600BQ

South Drive

CH600DQ

Beacon Lane

CH601UA

Barnston Road

CH602SD

Pinewood Drive

CH602TG

Dell Lane

CH603RJ

Fir Way

CH608PT

Strathearn Road

CH608PZ

Gayton Road

CH609LD

Target Road

CH600BD

North Drive

CH601UE

Barnston Road

CH601XQ

Gayton & Lower Heswall

CH602TY

Border Road

CH602UA

Barnston Road

CH603RL

The Crescent

CH603SY

Gayton Parkway

CH604SN

Seabank Road

CH608QQ

Long Meadow

CH609JL

Wittering Lane

CH609LG

Bromley Close

CH609LW

Piper's End

CH601XY

Wheatland Road

CH601YJ

Aspen Close

CH601YW

Old Lane

CH602SG

Buffs Lane

CH608NF

Well Lane

CH608NY

Cottage Drive East

CH602UH

Old Mill Close

CH603SN

Kingsway

CH608PB

Cottage Lane

CH608PD

Beechfield Close

CH609HT

Hatton Close

CH609JH

Manners Lane

CH601XD

Broadmead

CH601XG

Brimstage Road

CH601XH

Broadmead

CH601XP

Aspen Close

CH602TA

Carol Drive

CH603RQ

Dee Park Close

CH609JQ

Gulls Way

CH609LB

Broad Lane

CH600DE

Rocky Lane South

CH600DT

Brow Lane

CH601XA

Barnston Road

CH601XT

Bower Road

CH601XW

Sandham Grove

CH602SJ

Milner Road

CH602TZ

Border Road

CH602UJ

Barnston Towers Close

CH604SG

Riverbank Road

CH604SP

Closeburn Avenue

CH608NP

Baskervyle Road

CH609JX

Mostyn Avenue

CH604RU

Dalesway

CH601YA

Kestrel Road

CH602SQ

Buffs Lane

CH604SX

Delavor Close

CH609HS

Piper's Lane

CH603TA

St Stephens Close

CH600BW

Hillside Road

CH600DG

Beacon Lane

CH601XS

Dovesmead Road

CH602TB

Speedwell Close

CH603RX

Trent Way

CH603SS

Gayton Parkway

CH603SX

Birchway

CH608QB

Hinderton Drive

CH609LL

The Pipers

CH600BU

Beechfield Close

CH600DP

School Hill

CH601UL

Brooklet Road

CH602TR

Lightfoot Close

CH603RW

Latchford Road

CH604SB

Church Meadow Lane

CH604SD

Farr Hall Drive

CH604SH

Farr Hall Drive

CH608NZ

Cottage Drive East

CH608PQ

Station Road

CH608PW

Station Road

CH609HP

Bush Way

CH609JB

Bush Way

CH609JF

Davenport Road

CH616UN

Downham Road North

CH600DD

Beacon Lane

CH600EA

Raby Close

CH602TH

Briarfield Road

CH603RD

Ash Way

CH608PU

Victoria Avenue

CH601UP

Fieldway

CH601YG

Cottesmore Drive

CH605RX

Milner Road

CH605RY

Milner Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.