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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
15.19(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-46%)
Public order
4.78(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.57(-81%)
Shoplifting
2.05(-64%)
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 185 recent sales, the median property price is £469,000 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
Detached103£580,000
Flats24£174,975
Semi-Detached55£329,000
Terraced3£200,000

10 years median price trend in Heswall

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

All postcodes in Heswall

CH609LH

Heathside

CH608NL

Baskervyle Road

CH600EE

Beacon Lane

CH606SA

Thurstaston Road

CH600AH

Telegraph Road

CH601UR

Maple Tree Grove

CH607RD

Pensby Road

CH607SN

Poll Hill Road

CH608NR

Gayton Farm Road

CH607SL

Telegraph Road

CH604RZ

Rectory Lane

CH603RT

Porlock Close

CH603ST

Gayton Parkway

CH604RH

Mount Avenue

CH608PH

Meadway

CH609HH

Redstone Drive

CH601XZ

Suncroft Road

CH602SD

Pinewood Drive

CH603RJ

Firway

CH604RG

The Mount

CH608PT

Strathearn Road

CH609LD

Target Road

CH609JL

Wittering Lane

CH600BD

North Drive

CH601UE

Barnston Road

CH602TY

Border Road

CH602UA

Rhodesway

CH604SN

Seabank Road

CH607RH

Pensby Road

CH609LG

Bromley Close

CH600BQ

South Drive

CH600DQ

Beacon Lane

CH601UA

Barnston Road

CH602TG

Mill Lane

CH608PZ

Gayton Road

CH607SR

Holland Grove

CH600AL

Telegraph Road

CH601XQ

Brimstage Road

CH603RL

The Crescent

CH603SY

Gayton Parkway

CH608QQ

Long Meadow

CH609LW

Pipers End

CH600ED

Heswall

CH602SG

Buffs Lane

CH605ST

Milton Crescent

CH608NF

Well Lane

CH608NY

Cottage Drive East

CH601XY

Wheatland Road

CH601YJ

Aspen Close

CH601YW

Pullman Close

CH606SZ

Laurel Banks

CH606TN

Birchmere

CH607RE

Pensby Road

CH616YE

Quarry Close

CH602UH

Old Mill Close

CH603SN

Kingsway

CH605SW

Forest Road

CH607SW

Poll Hill Road

CH608PB

Cottage Lane

CH609HT

Hatton Close

CH604RA

Castle Mount

CH607TA

Dale Avenue

CH608PD

Beechfield Close

CH616YJ

Belldene Grove

CH601XP

Sandham Grove

CH603RQ

Dee Park Road

CH604RJ

Castle Drive

CH605RD

Daryl Road

CH605RU

Milner Road

CH609JQ

Gulls Way

CH600AQ

Telegraph Road

CH600EH

Thurstaston Road

CH609JH

Manners Lane

CH601XD

Broadmead

CH601XG

Brimstage Road

CH601XH

Broadmead

CH602TA

Carol Drive

CH604RD

The Mount

CH605RG

Downham Road South

CH605TB

Epping Court

CH606RZ

Thurstaston Road

CH606TF

Broomlands

CH609LB

Deeside

CH600DE

Rocky Lane South

CH600DT

Brow Lane

CH601XT

Bower Road

CH602SJ

Milner Road

CH602TZ

Border Road

CH602UJ

Barnston Towers Close

CH604SG

Riverbank Road

CH606RE

Quarry Road West

CH608NP

Dawstone Road

CH319GN

Heswall

CH604SP

Closeburn Avenue

CH601XA

Brimstage Road

CH601XW

Sandham Grove

CH606RL

Oldfield Close

CH607RU

Grange Drive

CH609JX

Mostyn Avenue

CH604RU

Dalesway

Data Sources

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