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About

Heswall is a town on the western side of the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, sitting on higher ground above the Dee Estuary. The centre is formed around Telegraph Road and the village shopping area, with independent shops, cafés, a library and a market garden supply. Several primary and secondary schools serve the locality and local buses link to Birkenhead and West Kirby. The town is administered by the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral and was historically in Cheshire.

Wooded slopes and fields lead down from the town to saltmarsh and mudflats at the estuary; the stretch of heath known as Heswall Dales is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its sandstone heathland and lichen communities. From higher streets there are regular views across the Dee Estuary to the Clwydian Hills. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to postwar estates, and community facilities include sports clubs, a small theatre venue and a civic hall that hosts local events.

Area overview

On average Heswall has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heswall is £46,795 per year. There are 3 schools in Heswall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Heswall is home to around 7,522 people, with a population density of about 2,474.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heswall Population
7,522
Population density
2,474.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.33(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.72(-68%)
Public order
5.45(-46%)
Other theft
2.39(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,036
93.5%
Other White
111
1.48%
Irish
68
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
0.77%
Indian
49
0.65%
Total population: 7,525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,521
39.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,023
16.02%
No qualifications
990
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
881
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
489
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,491
42.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,038
29.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
421
11.97%
Other social rented
385
10.94%
Social rents from council
95
2.7%
Total households: 3,518

Property prices in Heswall

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Heswall area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Heswall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached56£275,000
Terraced8£203,250
Flats19£157,000
Detached20£545,000

10 years median price trend in Heswall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heswall.

All postcodes in Heswall

CH600AL

Telegraph Road

CH607SD

Whitfield Lane

CH606TE

Smallwood Mews

CH605SJ

Shrewsbury Road

CH607SS

Florence Avenue

CH607SH

Telegraph Road

CH607SB

Whitfield Lane

CH616XT

Alexander Drive

CH607RY

Grange Road

CH607RB

Pensby Road

CH319GT

Heswall

CH607TW

Hesslewell Court

CH600AF

Telegraph Road

CH616UT

Oaklands Terrace

CH605RG

Downham Road South

CH606SQ

Oldfield Road

CH606RW

Telegraph Road

CH319FU

Telegraph Road

CH615AA

Barleyfield

CH615UR

Nelson Drive

CH606RJ

Oldfield Way

CH605RT

Milner Road

CH600DS

West Grove

CH319FD

Heswall

CH616UU

Oaklands Drive

CH616XX

Kylemore Way

CH600AN

Telegraph Road

CH600AG

Telegraph Road

CH319ES

Heswall

CH600DB

Pye Road

CH600BZ

Rocky Lane

CH615YD

Portal Road

CH607RH

Pensby Road

CH607SL

Telegraph Road

CH605SG

Downham Road South

CH607SA

Whitfield Lane

CH616XQ

Irby Road

CH615XD

Nicholls Drive

CH616YL

Hannah Close

CH605SN

Forest Road

CH605RP

Boundary Lane

CH606SS

Oldfield Drive

CH607ST

Radnor Avenue

CH616UX

Irby Road

CH607RF

Pensby Road

CH605TR

May Road

CH606TG

Oldfield Gardens

CH606SU

Strathallan Close

CH606TQ

Dale Gardens

CH605ST

Milton Crescent

CH600EH

Thurstaston Road

CH616XF

Irby Road

CH616YJ

Belldene Grove

CH600BY

Rocky Lane

CH605RF

Downham Drive

CH616XA

Hillingdon Avenue

CH615UU

Old Meadow Road

CH616XG

Irby Road

CH618SG

Bridgenorth Road

CH604RD

The Mount

CH616UL

Ashcroft Drive

CH615UT

Columbus Drive

CH616UY

Irby Road

CH616XJ

Woodcroft Drive

CH616UD

Berwyn Drive

CH607RU

Grange Drive

CH607SW

Poll Hill Road

CH607RN

Telegraph Road

CH616UP

Hawthorn Drive

CH606SP

The Ridge

CH605RB

Cherry Tree Mews

CH319AH

Heswall

CH606RE

Quarry Road West

CH606RG

Oldfield Way

CH606TX

Quarry Court

CH605RQ

Downham Road South

CH605SW

Forest Road

CH607SX

Grove Avenue

CH616YQ

Fairview Way

CH607RD

Pensby Road

CH607SG

Telegraph Road

CH604RB

Mount Court

CH615US

Grenville Drive

CH605RA

May Road

CH606RZ

Thurstaston Road

CH605SF

Downham Road South

CH605SY

Heather Road

CH615XZ

Bennett Walk

CH616YH

Larchwood Close

CH607TE

Highgate Close

CH615YE

Old Wood Road

CH616XB

Elmwood Drive

CH319AS

Heswall

CH616XU

Meadow Walk

CH616XW

Irby Road

CH616YB

Kylemore Close

CH606RA

Circular Drive

CH618SP

Devonshire Road

CH606SN

Oldfield Road

CH605SH

Fernlea Road

Data Sources

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