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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
9.05(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.6(-86%)
Public order
2.26(-78%)
Burglary
1.7(-69%)
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 118 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
Detached86£580,000
Flats9£190,000
Semi-Detached22£412,250
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

CH609LH

Heathside

CH608NL

Baskervyle Road

CH600EE

Beacon Lane

CH606SA

Thurstaston Road

CH601UR

Maple Tree Grove

CH608NR

Gayton Farm Road

CH604RZ

Rectory Lane

CH603RT

Porlock Close

CH603ST

Gayton Parkway

CH608PH

Meadway

CH609HH

Redstone Drive

CH601XZ

Suncroft Road

CH602SD

Pinewood Drive

CH603RJ

Firway

CH608PT

Strathearn Road

CH609LD

Target Road

CH609JL

Wittering Lane

CH600BD

North Drive

CH601UE

Barnston Road

CH602TY

Border Road

CH602UA

Rhodesway

CH604SN

Seabank Road

CH609LG

Bromley Close

CH600BQ

South Drive

CH600DQ

Beacon Lane

CH601UA

Barnston Road

CH602TG

Mill Lane

CH608PZ

Gayton Road

CH601XQ

Brimstage Road

CH603RL

The Crescent

CH603SY

Gayton Parkway

CH608QQ

Long Meadow

CH609LW

Pipers End

CH602SG

Buffs Lane

CH608NF

Well Lane

CH608NY

Cottage Drive East

CH601XY

Wheatland Road

CH601YJ

Aspen Close

CH601YW

Pullman Close

CH602UH

Old Mill Close

CH603SN

Kingsway

CH608PB

Cottage Lane

CH609HT

Hatton Close

CH608PD

Beechfield Close

CH601XP

Sandham Grove

CH603RQ

Dee Park Road

CH609JQ

Gulls Way

CH609JH

Manners Lane

CH601XD

Broadmead

CH601XG

Brimstage Road

CH601XH

Broadmead

CH602TA

Carol Drive

CH609LB

Deeside

CH600DE

Rocky Lane South

CH600DT

Brow Lane

CH601XT

Bower Road

CH602SJ

Milner Road

CH602TZ

Border Road

CH602UJ

Barnston Towers Close

CH604SG

Riverbank Road

CH608NP

Dawstone Road

CH604SP

Closeburn Avenue

CH601XA

Brimstage Road

CH601XW

Sandham Grove

CH609JX

Mostyn Avenue

CH604RU

Dalesway

CH604SX

Delavor Close

CH601YA

Kestrel Road

CH602SQ

Buffs Lane

CH609HS

Pipers Lane

CH600DG

Beacon Lane

CH602TB

Speedwell Close

CH603RX

Trent Way

CH603SS

Gayton Parkway

CH608QB

Hinderton Drive

CH600BW

Hillside Road

CH601XS

Stevens Road

CH603SX

Birchway

CH603TA

St Stephens Close

CH609LL

The Pipers

CH600BU

Dawstone Road

CH600DP

School Hill

CH601UL

Brooklet Road

CH604SH

Farr Hall Drive

CH608PQ

Wallrake

CH609JF

Park West

CH616UN

Downham Road North

CH602TR

Lightfoot Close

CH603RW

Latchford Road

CH604SB

Church Meadow Lane

CH604SD

Farr Hall Road

CH608NZ

Cottage Drive East

CH608PW

Station Road

CH609HP

Pipers Lane

CH609JB

Bush Way

CH600DD

Beacon Lane

CH608PU

Victoria Avenue

CH601YG

Cottesmore Drive

CH601UP

Fieldway

CH605RY

Milner Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.