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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

CH603SP

Oaksway

CH602ST

Barnston Road

CH604SG

Riverbank Road

CH600DT

Brow Lane

CH605RL

Oban Drive

CH606RW

Telegraph Road

CH602UJ

Barnston Towers Close

CH609HB

Oldfield Drive

CH609HQ

The Akbar

CH600BG

South Drive

CH607SW

Poll Hill Road

CH600AS

Rocky Lane

CH606RP

Pineway

CH608PF

Gayton Road

CH319GF

Heswall

CH605RX

Milner Road

CH609JQ

Gulls Way

CH607SD

Whitfield Lane

CH608PR

The Lydiate

CH607ST

Radnor Avenue

CH609LH

Heathside

CH605SG

Downham Road South

CH600DU

St Peters Close

CH601UE

Barnston Road

CH609HN

Pipers Lane

CH606TF

Broomlands

CH602SB

Telegraph Road

CH600BZ

Rocky Lane

CH602SF

Andrews Walk

CH609HD

Broomfield Close

CH600AU

Telegraph Road

CH605RN

Briar Drive

CH604RX

Teals Way

CH608PB

Cottage Lane

CH600DR

West Grove

CH608QD

Ronaldsway

CH600AH

Telegraph Road

CH609LW

Pipers End

CH601YL

Brimstage Green

CH604RR

Delavor Road

CH605SX

Sandy Lane

CH609LE

Broad Lane

CH604RL

Feather Lane

CH607TB

Grange Mount

CH600DF

Rocky Lane South

CH604RA

Castle Mount

CH602SW

Barnston Road

CH605RF

Downham Drive

CH607RG

Heswall

CH609JP

Croftsway

CH601YW

Pullman Close

CH601XU

Nigel Road

CH607RP

Pensby Road

CH602SX

Carol Drive

CH605SZ

East O Hills Close

CH606SD

Thurstaston Road

CH601UN

Acre Lane

CH603SA

Dunster Grove

CH606RB

Quarry Road East

CH616YE

Quarry Close

CH604RS

Delavor Road

CH607RF

Pensby Road

CH604SP

Closeburn Avenue

CH319FD

Heswall

CH604SA

Thurstaston Road

CH609HA

Oldfield Drive

CH609JE

Park West

CH607SJ

Radnor Avenue

CH600BU

Dawstone Road

CH602TL

Heathway

CH605RD

Daryl Road

CH600AE

Telegraph Road

CH604SQ

Riverbank Road

CH607RD

Pensby Road

CH604TA

Mount Mews

CH604TB

Rectory Close

CH607RH

Pensby Road

CH604RZ

Rectory Lane

CH602TB

Speedwell Close

CH600BQ

South Drive

CH600DX

Village Road

CH609JB

Bush Way

CH608QF

Gayton Road

CH603TA

St Stephens Close

CH606SA

Thurstaston Road

CH600DQ

Beacon Lane

CH604RU

Dalesway

CH606RG

Oldfield Way

CH319FB

Heswall

CH601YB

Fox Cover Road

CH603SS

Gayton Parkway

CH602TJ

Inglegreen

CH603RD

Ashway

CH600AL

Telegraph Road

CH603RW

Latchford Road

CH607RY

Grange Road

CH606SG

Oldfield Road

CH602UR

Gayton Mill Close

CH606RS

Tower Road North

CH602SQ

Buffs Lane

Data Sources

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