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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

CH604RB

Mount Court

CH604TB

Rectory Close

CH605TY

Briary Close

CH602SX

Carol Drive

CH604SF

Farr Hall Drive

CH605RW

Briar Drive

CH605SP

Hesketh Drive

CH608QJ

Moorland Park

CH609HR

Pipers Lane

CH600BH

Hillside Road

CH600DN

Dee View Road

CH602SP

Pine Road

CH602TW

Border Road

CH603RR

Thornton Crescent

CH604RY

Rectory Lane

CH604SJ

Seafield Avenue

CH605SZ

East O Hills Close

CH606SP

The Ridge

CH609HN

Pipers Lane

CH609JR

Rooks Way

CH600BT

Dawstone Road

CH600DH

Dee View Road

CH601UB

Barnston Road

CH604TH

Mount Avenue

CH605RA

May Road

CH608NE

Well Lane

CH319AH

Heswall

CH600AR

Telegraph Road

CH601YF

Redmere Drive

CH605SF

Downham Road South

CH607RF

Pensby Road

CH609HE

Greenfield Lane

CH609HY

Pipers Lane

CH600AF

Telegraph Road

CH601UN

Acre Lane

CH601UT

Meadowcroft

CH603RB

Dee Park Close

CH603SH

Gayton Lane

CH604RN

Delavor Road

CH604TD

Dawstone Rise

CH608NU

Cottage Drive West

CH617YG

Heswall

CH600AG

Telegraph Road

CH600AU

Telegraph Road

CH601XR

Sandham Grove

CH602UL

Topgate Close

CH604RR

Delavor Road

CH605RT

Milner Road

CH607RN

Telegraph Road

CH608NX

Cottage Drive West

CH608PS

Hessle Drive

CH609HA

Oldfield Drive

CH319ES

Heswall

CH600BB

North Drive

CH600BS

Dawstone Road

CH603SD

Chester Road

CH605SS

Milton Crescent

CH607ST

Radnor Avenue

CH608NW

Gayton Farm Road

CH608PJ

Westway

CH608PY

Gayton Road

CH319FB

Heswall

CH601UQ

Whitehouse Lane

CH601XF

Brimstage Road

CH601XN

Sandham Grove

CH603RY

Chester Road

CH606AB

Oldfield Chase

CH607TW

Hesslewell Court

CH600BL

Hillside Road

CH600DL

School Hill

CH601UJ

Brooklet Road

CH602SE

Andrews Walk

CH606SJ

Woodcot Lane

CH607SQ

Telegraph Road

CH609LA

Mostyn Avenue

CH600BJ

Hillside Road

CH600EL

Moorland Close

CH602TE

Mill Lane

CH602TQ

Mill Lane

CH606RA

Circular Drive

CH608QN

The Lydiate

CH609JT

The Moorings

CH602SN

Barnston Road

CH603SU

The Spinney

CH604SY

Herberts Lane

CH605SD

Birches Close

CH606RT

Tower Road North

CH606SH

Queens Drive

CH607SH

Telegraph Road

CH609LQ

Oldfield Drive

CH319GT

Heswall

CH603SJ

Gayton Lane

CH604RP

Dawstone Road

CH606RG

Oldfield Way

CH606RX

Thurstaston Road

CH609JS

Banks Road

CH609JZ

Broad Lane

CH602SU

Barnston Road

CH603SE

Chester Road

CH607RP

Pensby Road

Data Sources

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