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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

CH609LW

Pipers End

CH602TE

Mill Lane

CH609HD

Broomfield Close

CH603RP

Beverley Drive

CH602TP

Lightfoot Lane

CH608PT

Strathearn Road

CH603SN

Kingsway

CH602TL

Heathway

CH600BD

North Drive

CH600DE

Rocky Lane South

CH601YD

Pear Tree Close

CH609HJ

Ferns Close

CH601XY

Wheatland Road

CH601YA

Kestrel Road

CH605RL

Oban Drive

CH608QW

The Roscote

CH603RW

Latchford Road

CH609JU

The Moorings

CH608PG

Wallrake

CH605TY

Briary Close

CH609JY

Broad Lane

CH605RR

Boundary Lane

CH608NZ

Cottage Drive East

CH601UR

Maple Tree Grove

CH602TN

Border Road

CH609HF

Oldfield Drive

CH609HA

Oldfield Drive

CH602TA

Carol Drive

CH608NY

Cottage Drive East

CH609HU

Warren Way

CH603SA

Dunster Grove

CH601UJ

Brooklet Road

CH603SE

Chester Road

CH600BP

Anthonys Way

CH602TT

Hilltop Lane

CH608QG

Woodburn Drive

CH608NJ

Baskervyle Road

CH600EX

The Knap

CH602SH

Buffs Lane

CH603SJ

Gayton Lane

CH601XH

Broadmead

CH608QL

Baskervyle Close

CH608NR

Gayton Farm Road

CH609JJ

Marine Drive

CH600EA

Raby Close

CH602UH

Old Mill Close

CH616UR

Downham Road North

CH600BT

Dawstone Road

CH606SH

Queens Drive

CH608PE

Gayton Road

CH608NE

Well Lane

CH604TD

Dawstone Rise

CH609JF

Park West

CH603RQ

Dee Park Road

CH601XG

Brimstage Road

CH609JD

Davenport Road

CH609JS

Banks Road

CH609JZ

Broad Lane

CH609LG

Bromley Close

CH609HE

Greenfield Lane

CH608PF

Gayton Road

CH601XW

Sandham Grove

CH608PZ

Gayton Road

CH603RB

Dee Park Close

CH601XU

Nigel Road

CH602TG

Mill Lane

CH609HP

Pipers Lane

CH603RG

Dee Park Road

CH600DD

Beacon Lane

CH601UD

Whitehouse Lane

CH608PQ

Wallrake

CH600DU

St Peters Close

CH605RX

Milner Road

CH603RU

Parklands Drive

CH643TB

Boathouse Lane

CH600BB

North Drive

CH609HS

Pipers Lane

CH609LF

Davenport Road

CH604RZ

Rectory Lane

CH602SE

Andrews Walk

CH600BL

Hillside Road

CH604SP

Closeburn Avenue

CH603RN

Latchford Road

CH602TH

Briarfield Road

CH601UH

Brunstath Close

CH609JH

Manners Lane

CH602TB

Speedwell Close

CH608PH

Meadway

CH600BR

Dawstone Road

CH601UN

Acre Lane

CH608PX

Chantry Walk

CH602SF

Andrews Walk

CH608NB

The Ridgeway

CH608QA

Hinderton Drive

CH608NU

Cottage Drive West

CH616US

Napps Way

CH601YF

Redmere Drive

CH604SG

Riverbank Road

CH609JN

Hawks Way

CH600BS

Dawstone Road

Data Sources

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