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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

CH604SX

Delavor Close

CH605SQ

Downham Road South

CH607RG

Heswall

CH607TT

Heswall

CH601YA

Kestrel Road

CH602SQ

Buffs Lane

CH605RP

Boundary Lane

CH609HS

Pipers Lane

CH600BY

Rocky Lane

CH600DG

Beacon Lane

CH602TB

Speedwell Close

CH603RX

Trent Way

CH603SS

Gayton Parkway

CH606RH

Oldfield Way

CH606TG

Oldfield Gardens

CH608QB

Hinderton Drive

CH600BW

Hillside Road

CH601XS

Stevens Road

CH603SX

Birchway

CH603TA

St Stephens Close

CH606SQ

Oldfield Road

CH607RX

Brackenside

CH607SS

Florence Avenue

CH609LL

The Pipers

CH600BU

Dawstone Road

CH600DP

School Hill

CH601UL

Brooklet Road

CH604SH

Farr Hall Drive

CH605RF

Downham Drive

CH607RQ

Pensby Road

CH608PQ

Wallrake

CH609JF

Park West

CH616UX

Irby Road

CH602TR

Lightfoot Close

CH603RW

Latchford Road

CH604SB

Church Meadow Lane

CH604SD

Farr Hall Road

CH605RN

Briar Drive

CH606SL

Telegraph Road

CH607RB

Pensby Road

CH607SJ

Radnor Avenue

CH608NZ

Cottage Drive East

CH608PW

Station Road

CH609HP

Pipers Lane

CH609JB

Bush Way

CH600BZ

Rocky Lane

CH600DD

Beacon Lane

CH606SU

Strathallan Close

CH608PU

Victoria Avenue

CH319FU

Telegraph Road

CH601YG

Cottesmore Drive

CH600AA

Heswall

CH601UP

Fieldway

CH605RY

Milner Road

CH606RS

Tower Road North

CH319GS

Heswall

CH600DB

Pye Road

CH600EA

Raby Close

CH602TH

Briarfield Road

CH603RD

Ashway

CH606SS

Oldfield Drive

CH600DW

Woodward Cottages

CH605RX

Milner Road

CH605SU

Constantine Avenue

CH606RQ

Oldfield Way

CH609JG

Gulls Way

CH616XD

Quarry Road East

CH319FD

Heswall

CH600DX

Village Road

CH601UU

Meadowcroft

CH603RU

Parklands Drive

CH603SA

Dunster Grove

CH605RQ

Downham Road South

CH605SB

Milner Road

CH606TQ

Dale Gardens

CH608PE

Gayton Road

CH600AE

Telegraph Road

CH600DS

West Grove

CH602SA

Telegraph Road

CH602SB

Telegraph Road

CH604RL

Feather Lane

CH605SG

Downham Road South

CH606RY

Thurstaston Road

CH609JE

Park West

CH643TB

Boathouse Lane

CH600EX

The Knap

CH601XJ

The Paddock

CH605SA

Milner Road

CH608PF

Gayton Road

CH600BG

South Drive

CH602SH

Buffs Lane

CH605RR

Boundary Lane

CH608NA

Telegraph Road

CH608PA

Cottage Lane

CH600DF

Rocky Lane South

CH600BR

Dawstone Road

CH602SL

Park Road

CH602TD

Lawford Drive

CH602UD

Larksway

CH602UR

Gayton Mill Close

Data Sources

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