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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

CH609JG

Gulls Way

CH600AE

Telegraph Road

CH600DX

Raby Close

CH601UU

Meadowcroft

CH602SA

Telegraph Road

CH602SB

Gayton Mill Close

CH603RU

Parklands Drive

CH603SA

Dunster Grove

CH605SB

Briary Close

CH606RY

Oldfield Road

CH608PE

Gayton Road

CH609JE

Park West

CH616UA

Ravenswood Road

CH643TB

Boathouse Lane

CH600BG

Moorland Close

CH600EX

The Knap

CH601XJ

The Paddock

CH602SH

Buffs Lane

CH605RR

Boundary Lane

CH605SA

Border Road

CH608NA

Lightfoot Lane

CH608PA

Cottage Lane

CH608PF

Gayton Road

CH600BR

Dawstone Road

CH600DF

Rocky Lane South

CH601XU

Nigel Road

CH602SL

Park Road

CH602TD

Lawford Drive

CH602UD

Larksway

CH602UR

Gayton Mill Close

CH603RA

Dee Park Road

CH603RN

Dee Park Road

CH603SW

Kingsway

CH608NT

Lillyfield

CH608QF

Gayton Road

CH609HZ

Oldfield Drive

CH609LE

Broad Lane

CH601YB

Fox Cover Road

CH601YL

Acre Lane

CH602SR

Beech Road

CH602SW

Barnston Road

CH602TX

Moorway

CH604AA

Thurstaston Road

CH608ND

Dawstone Road

CH608PP

Davenport Road

CH608PR

Rectory Lane

CH608QA

Hinderton Drive

CH608QL

Baskervyle Close

CH609JU

The Moorings

CH609LF

Davenport Road

CH602SY

Carol Drive

CH604SA

Church Meadow Lane

CH609HB

Oldfield Drive

CH609HX

Sandfield Park

CH601UY

Barcombe Road

CH601XB

Ryecroft Road

CH601YD

Pear Tree Close

CH602ST

Barnston Road

CH603RP

Beverley Drive

CH603SL

Queensway

CH603SP

Latchford Road

CH608NB

The Ridgeway

CH609JD

Davenport Road

CH609JN

Hawks Way

CH600DZ

Church Farm Court

CH600EB

Roscote Close

CH602SZ

Buffs Lane

CH603SZ

Birchway

CH605RS

Whitfield Lane

CH608NG

Well Lane

CH608NN

Cottage Lane

CH608NQ

Dawstone Road

CH608PL

Hinderton Drive

CH609HL

Piper's Lane

CH609HU

Hatton Close

CH603RF

Gayton Lane

CH603RS

Lynton Close

CH609JJ

Marine Drive

CH600DU

St Peter's Close

CH601US

Lime Tree Grove

CH601UW

Acre Lane

CH601UX

Northway

CH601YH

Pond View Close

CH604RS

Croftsway

CH604RW

Dalesway

CH608PX

Chantry Walk

CH605TY

Briary Close

CH600BX

Dawstone Road

CH600EY

Tithebarn Close

CH602TP

Lightfoot Lane

CH602TS

Dell Lane

CH603RH

Cedarway

CH604SW

Bromley Close

CH604TB

Rectory Close

CH608QD

Ronaldsway

CH608QE

Chantry Walk

CH609HJ

Ferns Close

CH609LH

Heathside

CH600BH

Hillside Road

CH602SP

Beech Road

Data Sources

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