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Gayton & Lower Heswall

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About

Gayton & Lower Heswall sits on the western side of the Wirral Peninsula, overlooking the Dee Estuary. The area is characterised by residential streets that climb from the shoreline up towards the higher ground of Heswall. Much of the housing consists of detached and semi-detached homes, with a mix of architectural styles from different periods.

The area is defined by its proximity to the water and the Wirral Way, a path on the former railway line that runs nearby. A notable feature is the presence of Gayton Sands, a large expanse of mudflats and saltmarsh visible at low tide, which is part of a designated nature reserve. Local amenities are clustered, serving the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Gayton & Lower Heswall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 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 per household in Gayton & Lower Heswall is £69,765 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). Gayton & Lower Heswall is home to around 8,839 people, with a population density of about 645.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.82(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.17(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.49(-72%)
Public order
1.92(-81%)
Burglary
1.81(-67%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,011
53.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,023
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
893
11.84%
No qualifications
665
8.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
504
6.68%
Total 16+ residents: 7,543

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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £525,500 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
Semi-Detached21£405,000
Terraced1£330,000
Detached98£577,500
Flats8£189,975

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

CH602SG

Buffs Lane

CH604SX

Delavor Close

CH609LE

Broad Lane

CH608QN

The Lydiate

CH606SA

Thurstaston Road

CH600AE

Telegraph Road

CH609HN

Pipers Lane

CH604SN

Seabank Road

CH601UL

Brooklet Road

CH602SL

Park Road

CH602SB

Telegraph Road

CH602TW

Border Road

CH608QE

Gayton Road

CH604RN

Delavor Road

CH604SF

Farr Hall Drive

CH616UF

Pensby Road

CH608NF

Well Lane

CH604RX

Teals Way

CH608QJ

Moorland Park

CH609LH

Heathside

CH609HQ

The Akbar

CH608NH

Well Lane

CH601XP

Sandham Grove

CH606RX

Thurstaston Road

CH601UE

Barnston Road

CH604SL

Hilbre Avenue

CH601XT

Bower Road

CH604TB

Rectory Close

CH602SJ

Milner Road

CH609JR

Rooks Way

CH616UW

Downham Road North

CH601XD

Broadmead

CH608PB

Cottage Lane

CH601XR

Sandham Grove

CH608PL

Westway

CH602TD

Lawford Drive

CH609HZ

Pipers Lane

CH609HW

Pipers Lane

CH601XQ

Brimstage Road

CH609JW

Linnets Way

CH601YB

Fox Cover Road

CH608QD

Ronaldsway

CH602UJ

Barnston Towers Close

CH602SQ

Buffs Lane

CH608NW

Gayton Farm Road

CH608QB

Hinderton Drive

CH600BX

Sandstone Walk

CH600BW

Hillside Road

CH609JQ

Gulls Way

CH603SX

Birchway

CH601XJ

The Paddock

CH601UX

Northway

CH601XE

Brimstage Road

CH602TS

Dell Lane

CH603SZ

Gayton Parkway

CH608PU

Victoria Avenue

CH609JG

Gulls Way

CH601XA

Brimstage Road

CH605SA

Milner Road

CH609JA

Crossley Drive

CH609HH

Redstone Drive

CH602SX

Carol Drive

CH604AA

Thurstaston Gardens

CH601UA

Barnston Road

CH601XB

Ryecroft Road

CH600DT

Brow Lane

CH600DF

Rocky Lane South

CH609HX

Sandfield Park

CH603RL

The Crescent

CH603SB

Chester Road

CH609JE

Park West

CH600DZ

Village Road

CH603RR

Thornton Crescent

CH602SN

Barnston Road

CH600BQ

South Drive

CH602SD

Pinewood Drive

CH609JT

The Moorings

CH602SW

Barnston Road

CH604SE

Farr Hall Drive

CH600AR

Telegraph Road

CH609JX

Mostyn Avenue

CH608NP

Dawstone Road

CH609HB

Oldfield Drive

CH600EB

Roscote Close

CH602TX

Moor Way

CH603SY

Gayton Parkway

CH602SR

Beech Road

CH606RY

Thurstaston Road

CH604SA

Thurstaston Road

CH604RP

Dawstone Road

CH608NL

Baskervyle Road

CH603ST

Gayton Parkway

CH600DQ

Beacon Lane

CH608QH

Lapwing Rise

CH608PW

Station Road

CH603RY

Chester Road

CH601YH

Pond View Close

CH616UN

Downham Road North

CH603RH

Cedarway

CH604SD

Farr Hall Road

Data Sources

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