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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

CH600EA

Raby Close

CH602TH

Briarfield Road

CH603RD

Ashway

CH605RX

Milner Road

CH609JG

Gulls Way

CH600DX

Village Road

CH601UU

Meadowcroft

CH603RU

Parklands Drive

CH603SA

Dunster Grove

CH605SB

Milner Road

CH608PE

Gayton Road

CH600AE

Telegraph Road

CH602SA

Telegraph Road

CH602SB

Telegraph Road

CH606RY

Thurstaston Road

CH609JE

Park West

CH616UA

Ravenswood Road

CH643TB

Boathouse Lane

CH600EX

The Knap

CH601XJ

The Paddock

CH605SA

Milner Road

CH608PF

Gayton Road

CH600BG

South Drive

CH602SH

Buffs Lane

CH605RR

Boundary Lane

CH608NA

Telegraph Road

CH608PA

Cottage Lane

CH600DF

Rocky Lane South

CH600BR

Dawstone Road

CH602SL

Park Road

CH602TD

Lawford Drive

CH602UD

Larksway

CH602UR

Gayton Mill Close

CH603RA

Dee Park Road

CH603RN

Latchford Road

CH608NT

Lillyfield

CH609HZ

Pipers Lane

CH609LE

Broad Lane

CH601YB

Fox Cover Road

CH602SW

Barnston Road

CH608ND

Dawstone Road

CH608PP

Riverbank Close

CH608QA

Hinderton Drive

CH609LF

Davenport Road

CH601XU

Nigel Road

CH603SW

Kingsway

CH608QF

Gayton Road

CH608PR

The Lydiate

CH601YL

Brimstage Green

CH602SR

Beech Road

CH602TX

Moor Way

CH604AA

Thurstaston Gardens

CH608QL

Baskervyle Close

CH609JU

The Moorings

CH602SY

Speedwell Drive

CH604SA

Thurstaston Road

CH609HB

Oldfield Drive

CH609HX

Sandfield Park

CH601UY

Barcombe Road

CH601XB

Ryecroft Road

CH601YD

Pear Tree Close

CH602ST

Barnston Road

CH603SP

Oaksway

CH609JD

Davenport Road

CH603RP

Beverley Drive

CH603SL

Queensway

CH608NB

The Ridgeway

CH609JN

Hawks Way

CH600DZ

Village Road

CH602SZ

Speedwell Drive

CH603SZ

Gayton Parkway

CH608NG

Well Lane

CH608NN

Gayton Farm Road

CH608NQ

Well Lane

CH600EB

Roscote Close

CH605RS

Whitfield Lane

CH608PL

Westway

CH609HL

Pipers Lane

CH609HU

Warren Way

CH601US

Lime Tree Grove

CH601UW

Acre Lane

CH603RF

Gayton Lane

CH604RS

Delavor Road

CH604RW

Delavor Road

CH608PX

Chantry Walk

CH609JJ

Marine Drive

CH600DU

St Peters Close

CH601UX

Northway

CH601YH

Pond View Close

CH603RS

Lynton Close

CH600BX

Sandstone Walk

CH600EY

Tithebarn Close

CH602TP

Lightfoot Lane

CH602TS

Dell Lane

CH604SW

Seabank Road

CH608QD

Ronaldsway

CH608QE

Gayton Road

CH609HJ

Ferns Close

CH603RH

Cedarway

CH604TB

Rectory Close

Data Sources

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