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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 42 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Heswall Population

7,522

Population density

2,474.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.4(-42%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.78(-24%)

Public order

6.51(-35%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.72(-80%)

Other theft

2.26(-66%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,036

93.5%

Other White

111

1.48%

Irish

0.9%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.77%

Indian

0.65%

Total population: 7,525

Economics

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

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

2.7%

Total households: 3,518

Property prices in Heswall

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Heswall area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£585,000	£233,900	£375,000	£780,000	£916,500
Flats	15	£157,000	£84,650	£117,000	£279,250	£491,500
Semi-Detached	56	£275,000	£182,250	£245,000	£326,000	£458,500
Terraced	7	£200,000	£150,350	£177,250	£209,250	£254,000

10 years median price trend in Heswall

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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