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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

CH605TY

Briary Close

CH602SX

Carol Drive

CH604SF

Farr Hall Drive

CH608QJ

Moorland Park

CH609HR

Pipers Lane

CH600BH

Hillside Road

CH602SP

Pine Road

CH602TW

Border Road

CH603RR

Thornton Crescent

CH604RY

Rectory Lane

CH604SJ

Seafield Avenue

CH609HN

Pipers Lane

CH609JR

Rooks Way

CH600BT

Dawstone Road

CH601UB

Barnston Road

CH608NE

Well Lane

CH600AR

Telegraph Road

CH601YF

Redmere Drive

CH609HE

Greenfield Lane

CH609HY

Pipers Lane

CH601UN

Acre Lane

CH601UT

Meadowcroft

CH603RB

Dee Park Close

CH603SH

Gayton Lane

CH604RN

Delavor Road

CH604TD

Dawstone Rise

CH608NU

Cottage Drive West

CH600AU

Telegraph Road

CH601XR

Sandham Grove

CH602UL

Topgate Close

CH604RR

Delavor Road

CH608NX

Cottage Drive West

CH608PS

Hessle Drive

CH609HA

Oldfield Drive

CH600BB

North Drive

CH600BS

Dawstone Road

CH603SD

Chester Road

CH608NW

Gayton Farm Road

CH608PJ

Westway

CH608PY

Gayton Road

CH601UQ

Whitehouse Lane

CH601XF

Brimstage Road

CH601XN

Sandham Grove

CH603RY

Chester Road

CH600BL

Hillside Road

CH601UJ

Brooklet Road

CH602SE

Andrews Walk

CH609LA

Mostyn Avenue

CH600BJ

Hillside Road

CH600EL

Moorland Close

CH602TE

Mill Lane

CH602TQ

Mill Lane

CH608QN

The Lydiate

CH609JT

The Moorings

CH602SN

Barnston Road

CH603SU

The Spinney

CH604SY

Herberts Lane

CH606SH

Queens Drive

CH609LQ

Oldfield Drive

CH603SJ

Gayton Lane

CH604RP

Dawstone Road

CH606RX

Thurstaston Road

CH609JS

Banks Road

CH609JZ

Broad Lane

CH602SU

Barnston Road

CH603SE

Chester Road

CH609HW

Pipers Lane

CH616UR

Downham Road North

CH603RZ

Chester Road

CH609JW

Linnets Way

CH601XE

Brimstage Road

CH601YQ

Heythrop Drive

CH602TF

Mill Lane

CH605RL

Oban Drive

CH609HG

Greenfield Lane

CH616US

Napps Way

CH602UB

Rhodesway

CH603SB

Chester Road

CH608QW

The Roscote

CH609LJ

Pipers Close

CH601UH

Brunstath Close

CH602UE

Chalkwell Drive

CH604SL

Hilbre Avenue

CH608QG

Woodburn Drive

CH609HD

Broomfield Close

CH601UD

Whitehouse Lane

CH601UZ

Barcombe Road

CH602SS

Barnston Road

CH602TJ

Inglegreen

CH604RX

Teals Way

CH604SE

Farr Hall Drive

CH608NJ

Baskervyle Road

CH609JY

Broad Lane

CH616UF

Pensby Road

CH601XL

Dovesmead Road

CH601YE

Brimstage Close

CH602TL

Heathway

CH602TN

Border Road

CH603RG

Dee Park Road

CH604SQ

Riverbank Road

Data Sources

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