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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

CH602SX

Carol Drive

CH602TW

Andrew's Walk

CH603RR

Thornton Crescent

CH604RY

Rectory Lane

CH604SF

Farr Hall Drive

CH604SJ

Seafield Avenue

CH608NL

Baskervyle Close

CH608QJ

Moorland Park

CH609HN

Piper's Lane

CH609HR

Piper's Lane

CH609JR

Rooks Way

CH609HE

Greenfield Lane

CH600AR

Telegraph Road

CH600BT

Beacon Lane

CH601UB

Barnston Road

CH601YF

Redmere Drive

CH608NE

Well Lane

CH609HY

Piper's Lane

CH600AU

Telegraph Road

CH601UN

Acre Lane

CH601UT

Meadowcroft

CH601XR

Sandham Grove

CH602UL

Topgate Close

CH603RB

Dee Park Close

CH603SH

Gayton Lane

CH604RN

Delavor Road

CH604RR

Delavor Road

CH604TD

Dawstone Rise

CH608NU

Cottage Drive West

CH608NX

Cottage Drive West

CH608PS

Hessle Drive

CH609HA

Oldfield Drive

CH603RY

Chester Road

CH600BB

North Drive

CH600BS

Dawstone Road

CH601UQ

Whitehouse Lane

CH601XF

Gayton & Lower Heswall

CH601XN

Broadmead

CH603SD

Chester Road

CH608NW

Gayton Farm Road

CH608PJ

Meadway

CH608PY

Gayton Road

CH600BJ

Hillside Road

CH600BL

Anthony's Way

CH600EL

Moorland Close

CH601UJ

Barcombe Road

CH602SE

Andrew's Walk

CH602TE

Lightfoot Lane

CH602TQ

Mill Lane

CH608QN

The Lydiate

CH609JT

Banks Road

CH609LA

Mostyn Avenue

CH600EE

Beacon Lane

CH602SN

Barnston Road

CH603SJ

Gayton Lane

CH603SU

The Spinney

CH604RP

Brow Lane

CH604SY

Gayton & Lower Heswall

CH606RX

Thurstaston Road

CH606SH

Feather Lane

CH609JS

Banks Road

CH609JZ

Broad Lane

CH609LQ

Oldfield Drive

CH609HW

Piper's Close

CH602SU

Barnston Road

CH603RZ

Chester Road

CH603SE

Chester Road

CH606SA

Feather Lane

CH609JW

Linnets Way

CH616UR

Berwyn Drive

CH601XE

Brimstage Close

CH601YQ

Heythrop Drive

CH602TF

Mill Lane

CH602UB

Hill Top Lane

CH603SB

Chester Road

CH605RL

Oban Drive

CH608QW

The Roscote

CH609HG

Greenfield Lane

CH609LJ

Piper's Close

CH616US

Downham Road North

CH601UH

Brunstath Close

CH601XL

Dovesmead Road

CH601YE

Brimstage Close

CH602TL

Heathway

CH602TN

Border Road

CH602UE

Chalkwell Drive

CH603RG

Cedarway

CH604SL

Hilbre Avenue

CH604SQ

Riverbank Road

CH608QG

Woodburn Drive

CH609HD

Broomfield Close

CH609HQ

The Akbar

CH609JP

Broad Lane

CH601UD

Brunstath Close

CH601UZ

Barcombe Road

CH602SS

Barnston Road

CH602TJ

Inglegreen

CH602TT

Hill Top Lane

CH602TU

Tudorway

CH604RT

Phillips Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.