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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

CH601UX

Northway

CH608NR

Gayton Farm Road

CH605RW

Briar Drive

CH609LL

The Pipers

CH609LG

Bromley Close

CH605RR

Boundary Lane

CH600BA

West Drive

CH601XB

Ryecroft Road

CH608QA

Hinderton Drive

CH607SX

Grove Avenue

CH601XS

Stevens Road

CH603RX

Trent Way

CH609HG

Greenfield Lane

CH319AS

Heswall

CH319GS

Heswall

CH600EE

Beacon Lane

CH607TT

Heswall

CH600DH

Dee View Road

CH319GN

Heswall

CH607SU

Laurel Avenue

CH608QJ

Moorland Park

CH609JX

Mostyn Avenue

CH607SF

Telegraph Road

CH602UL

Topgate Close

CH609LD

Target Road

CH602TU

Tudor Way

CH606RX

Thurstaston Road

CH605SW

Forest Road

CH601YJ

Aspen Close

CH604RB

Mount Court

CH606SU

Strathallan Close

CH605SN

Forest Road

CH606TD

Erica Court

CH608PN

Station Road

CH604SX

Delavor Close

CH605SA

Milner Road

CH609JG

Gulls Way

CH602TW

Border Road

CH602SE

Andrews Walk

CH604RH

Mount Avenue

CH609HH

Redstone Drive

CH609HR

Pipers Lane

CH603SZ

Gayton Parkway

CH605RY

Milner Road

CH604SE

Farr Hall Drive

CH602TE

Mill Lane

CH601YF

Redmere Drive

CH606RL

Oldfield Close

CH608NZ

Cottage Drive East

CH609JU

The Moorings

CH608ND

Dawstone Road

CH605RZ

Milner Road

CH600EU

Church Farm Court

CH603RT

Porlock Close

CH603RU

Parklands Drive

CH601YQ

Heythrop Drive

CH609JN

Hawks Way

CH606TX

Quarry Court

CH616UY

Irby Road

CH605TR

May Road

CH608PS

Hessle Drive

CH600DB

Pye Road

CH605RS

Whitfield Lane

CH607RN

Telegraph Road

CH608PE

Gayton Road

CH606SQ

Oldfield Road

CH604RP

Dawstone Road

CH609HE

Greenfield Lane

CH319AH

Heswall

CH605RB

Cherry Tree Mews

CH609JD

Davenport Road

CH604TD

Dawstone Rise

CH601UU

Meadowcroft

CH600DG

Beacon Lane

CH601XJ

The Paddock

CH606SF

Oldfield Road

CH605SJ

Shrewsbury Road

CH609HF

Oldfield Drive

CH607RU

Grange Drive

CH602TH

Briarfield Road

CH603RF

Gayton Lane

CH600BP

Anthonys Way

CH606RZ

Thurstaston Road

CH600DW

Woodward Cottages

CH607TW

Hesslewell Court

CH608PQ

Wallrake

CH604RD

The Mount

CH600BH

Hillside Road

CH606SS

Oldfield Drive

CH609LB

Deeside

CH603SY

Gayton Parkway

CH602SR

Beech Road

CH601UB

Barnston Road

CH602SS

Barnston Road

CH603SW

Kingsway

CH602UD

Larksway

CH607RE

Pensby Road

CH605SE

Downham Road South

CH605SQ

Downham Road South

CH319GT

Heswall

Data Sources

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