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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 182 recent sales, the median property price is £469,500 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
Detached101£585,000
Flats24£174,975
Semi-Detached54£335,500
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

CH603RA

Dee Park Road

CH603RN

Latchford Road

CH607SF

Telegraph Road

CH607SX

Grove Avenue

CH607SZ

Tower Road South

CH608NT

Lillyfield

CH609HZ

Pipers Lane

CH609LE

Broad Lane

CH601YB

Fox Cover Road

CH602SW

Barnston Road

CH608ND

Dawstone Road

CH608PP

Riverbank Close

CH608QA

Hinderton Drive

CH609LF

Davenport Road

CH601XU

Nigel Road

CH603SW

Kingsway

CH605SE

Downham Road South

CH606RN

Telegraph Road

CH608QF

Gayton Road

CH608PR

The Lydiate

CH601YL

Brimstage Green

CH602SR

Beech Road

CH602TX

Moor Way

CH604AA

Thurstaston Gardens

CH606SR

Oldfield Drive

CH607TD

Rock Avenue

CH608QL

Baskervyle Close

CH609JU

The Moorings

CH319FL

Heswall

CH602SY

Speedwell Drive

CH604SA

Thurstaston Road

CH605RE

Downham Drive

CH606RP

Pineway

CH606SB

Thurstaston Road

CH609HB

Oldfield Drive

CH604TA

Mount Mews

CH606SE

Oldfield Road

CH606TD

Erica Court

CH609HX

Sandfield Park

CH600AJ

Telegraph Road

CH601UY

Barcombe Road

CH601XB

Ryecroft Road

CH601YD

Pear Tree Close

CH602ST

Barnston Road

CH603SP

Oaksway

CH609JD

Davenport Road

CH600AN

Telegraph Road

CH603RP

Beverley Drive

CH603SL

Queensway

CH607RA

Pensby Road

CH607TB

Grange Mount

CH608NB

The Ridgeway

CH609JN

Hawks Way

CH616UZ

Irby Road

CH607TE

Highgate Close

CH600DZ

Village Road

CH602SZ

Speedwell Drive

CH603SZ

Gayton Parkway

CH608NG

Well Lane

CH608NN

Gayton Farm Road

CH608NQ

Well Lane

CH600DR

West Grove

CH600EB

Roscote Close

CH605RS

Whitfield Lane

CH605SY

Heather Road

CH607SG

Telegraph Road

CH608PL

Westway

CH609HL

Pipers Lane

CH609HU

Warren Way

CH600DA

Moor Lane

CH601US

Lime Tree Grove

CH601UW

Acre Lane

CH603RF

Gayton Lane

CH604RS

Delavor Road

CH604RW

Delavor Road

CH605SH

Fernlea Road

CH606RW

Telegraph Road

CH608PX

Chantry Walk

CH609JJ

Marine Drive

CH600DU

St Peters Close

CH601UX

Northway

CH601YH

Pond View Close

CH603RS

Lynton Close

CH604RE

The Mount

CH605RB

Cherry Tree Mews

CH605SJ

Shrewsbury Road

CH606RB

Quarry Road East

CH606TE

Smallwood Mews

CH606TX

Quarry Court

CH319AS

Heswall

CH600BX

Sandstone Walk

CH600EY

Tithebarn Close

CH602TP

Lightfoot Lane

CH602TS

Dell Lane

CH604SW

Seabank Road

CH607SE

Telegraph Road

CH608QD

Ronaldsway

CH608QE

Gayton Road

CH609HJ

Ferns Close

CH603RH

Cedarway

Data Sources

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