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About

Heswall ward occupies a prominent position on the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, overlooking the Dee Estuary. The area is characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local shopping precincts, with its topography sloping down towards the estuary's mudflats and salt marshes. This creates a distinct transition from urban to natural landscapes within the ward's boundaries.

The western edge of the ward is defined by Telegraph Road, a major arterial route. A notable local feature is the Heswall Fields, a large area of protected grassland and woodland that provides public access to the estuarine foreshore. The ward's community facilities and schools are integrated into its residential areas, supporting a settled population. Views across the water to the hills of North Wales are a consistent aspect of the locale.

Area overview

On average Heswall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heswall is £61,842 per year. There are 4 schools in Heswall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heswall is home to around 13,169 people, with a population density of about 847.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heswall Population
13,169
Population density
847.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.41(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.16(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-47%)
Public order
3.87(-62%)
Shoplifting
2.28(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,267
93.16%
Other White
193
1.47%
Indian
141
1.07%
Irish
120
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
114
0.87%
Total population: 13,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,679
50.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,581
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,376
12.25%
No qualifications
1,156
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
732
6.52%
Total 16+ residents: 11,231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,216
55.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,881
32.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
432
7.41%
Other social rented
164
2.81%
Other forms of private rent
78
1.34%
Total households: 5,827

Property prices in Heswall

Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £467,000 in Heswall area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,782,500.

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
Flats26£164,975
Terraced4£236,250
Semi-Detached48£325,000
Detached114£577,500

10 years median price trend in Heswall

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

All postcodes in Heswall

CH605RU

Milner Road

CH604SL

Hilbre Avenue

CH601UL

Brooklet Road

CH605SF

Downham Road South

CH602TG

Mill Lane

CH600EL

Moorland Close

CH609HY

Pipers Lane

CH602TT

Hilltop Lane

CH601YG

Cottesmore Drive

CH608NA

Telegraph Road

CH601UA

Barnston Road

CH601UR

Maple Tree Grove

CH606RN

Telegraph Road

CH604RW

Delavor Road

CH609LA

Mostyn Avenue

CH602TS

Dell Lane

CH607RZ

Grange Road

CH604RG

The Mount

CH608QB

Hinderton Drive

CH604RT

Phillips Way

CH603RA

Dee Park Road

CH608QW

The Roscote

CH606RD

Quaker Lane

CH600BD

North Drive

CH603SU

The Spinney

CH600DA

Moor Lane

CH600DJ

Dee View Road

CH608QE

Gayton Road

CH608PL

Westway

CH609LJ

Pipers Close

CH608NQ

Well Lane

CH606RE

Quarry Road West

CH609JY

Broad Lane

CH602UH

Old Mill Close

CH609JR

Rooks Way

CH602UE

Chalkwell Drive

CH606SE

Oldfield Road

CH601XY

Wheatland Road

CH605ST

Milton Crescent

CH600DP

School Hill

CH609HJ

Ferns Close

CH602TA

Carol Drive

CH600AD

Telegraph Road

CH603RE

Gayton Lane

CH606RY

Thurstaston Road

CH608NY

Cottage Drive East

CH608NW

Gayton Farm Road

CH607TD

Rock Avenue

CH601XW

Sandham Grove

CH601XQ

Brimstage Road

CH643TB

Boathouse Lane

CH608PT

Strathearn Road

CH602SN

Barnston Road

CH616UX

Irby Road

CH609JW

Linnets Way

CH608QL

Baskervyle Close

CH606SJ

Woodcot Lane

CH600BY

Rocky Lane

CH602SG

Buffs Lane

CH607TE

Highgate Close

CH606AB

Oldfield Chase

CH608NL

Baskervyle Road

CH603RS

Lynton Close

CH607SZ

Tower Road South

CH602SU

Barnston Road

CH600BL

Hillside Road

CH600BW

Hillside Road

CH603RB

Dee Park Close

CH609JL

Wittering Lane

CH602TZ

Border Road

CH606RR

Mere Lane

CH609JS

Banks Road

CH608NE

Well Lane

CH601XD

Broadmead

CH600DZ

Village Road

CH602SY

Speedwell Drive

CH606SR

Oldfield Drive

CH606RT

Tower Road North

CH607SH

Telegraph Road

CH606TN

Birchmere

CH609JJ

Marine Drive

CH602SD

Pinewood Drive

CH602UB

Rhodesway

CH600BR

Dawstone Road

CH602TF

Mill Lane

CH608NX

Cottage Drive West

CH607SY

Tower Road South

CH607RB

Pensby Road

CH600AJ

Telegraph Road

CH607SL

Telegraph Road

CH608PY

Gayton Road

CH600DD

Beacon Lane

CH605SU

Constantine Avenue

CH600AG

Telegraph Road

CH606RA

Circular Drive

CH604RJ

Castle Drive

CH606SP

The Ridge

CH601XZ

Suncroft Road

CH602TR

Lightfoot Close

CH601XP

Sandham Grove

Data Sources

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