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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

CH608QN

The Lydiate

CH601UP

Fieldway

CH606TE

Smallwood Mews

CH608NJ

Baskervyle Road

CH601UF

Barnston Road

CH606SL

Telegraph Road

CH605SB

Milner Road

CH608NF

Well Lane

CH617YG

Heswall

CH609HS

Pipers Lane

CH600DE

Rocky Lane South

CH319FL

Heswall

CH602TD

Lawford Drive

CH600AF

Telegraph Road

CH600DN

Dee View Road

CH606TG

Oldfield Gardens

CH606SB

Thurstaston Road

CH605RE

Downham Drive

CH600AQ

Telegraph Road

CH601YD

Pear Tree Close

CH607SE

Telegraph Road

CH600BS

Dawstone Road

CH603SD

Chester Road

CH607RA

Pensby Road

CH601YE

Brimstage Close

CH601XR

Sandham Grove

CH602TX

Moor Way

CH603SB

Chester Road

CH603RH

Cedarway

CH600DL

School Hill

CH608NH

Well Lane

CH609LQ

Oldfield Drive

CH603RN

Latchford Road

CH602SZ

Speedwell Drive

CH600ED

Heswall

CH603SN

Kingsway

CH603SH

Gayton Lane

CH603SJ

Gayton Lane

CH600EY

Tithebarn Close

CH601UJ

Brooklet Road

CH602UA

Rhodesway

CH601XE

Brimstage Road

CH605SS

Milton Crescent

CH616YJ

Belldene Grove

CH607SS

Florence Avenue

CH601XL

Dovesmead Road

CH609HU

Warren Way

CH608PA

Cottage Lane

CH609HZ

Pipers Lane

CH600BX

Sandstone Walk

CH603ST

Gayton Parkway

CH602SH

Buffs Lane

CH603RJ

Firway

CH609JT

The Moorings

CH601US

Lime Tree Grove

CH608PD

Beechfield Close

CH601XH

Broadmead

CH601XG

Brimstage Road

CH608QQ

Long Meadow

CH608PH

Meadway

CH609JZ

Broad Lane

CH600AA

Heswall

CH602TQ

Mill Lane

CH608NP

Dawstone Road

CH608QH

Lapwing Rise

CH607TA

Dale Avenue

CH319ES

Heswall

CH602TY

Border Road

CH608NT

Lillyfield

CH605RP

Boundary Lane

CH605SP

Hesketh Drive

CH603RZ

Chester Road

CH601UW

Acre Lane

CH602TP

Lightfoot Lane

CH604SN

Seabank Road

CH604SW

Seabank Road

CH600EA

Raby Close

CH603RL

The Crescent

CH609HT

Hatton Close

CH603SE

Chester Road

CH605SL

Shrewsbury Road

CH600EB

Roscote Close

CH603SL

Queensway

CH604TG

Mount Avenue

CH604SD

Farr Hall Road

CH606SN

Oldfield Road

CH604TH

Mount Avenue

CH601UD

Whitehouse Lane

CH604SF

Farr Hall Drive

CH604RE

The Mount

CH605SD

Birches Close

CH607SP

Heath Drive

CH609JA

Crossley Drive

CH600DS

West Grove

CH605SR

Gorsehill Road

CH605TY

Briary Close

CH607SN

Poll Hill Road

CH603RQ

Dee Park Road

CH609HL

Pipers Lane

CH601YH

Pond View Close

Data Sources

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