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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

CH607SR

Holland Grove

CH600EH

Thurstaston Road

CH608QG

Woodburn Drive

CH604SJ

Seafield Avenue

CH601YA

Kestrel Road

CH607SQ

Telegraph Road

CH608NN

Gayton Farm Road

CH607RX

Brackenside

CH609JF

Park West

CH609HW

Pipers Lane

CH606TQ

Dale Gardens

CH605RG

Downham Road South

CH605TB

Epping Court

CH601UY

Barcombe Road

CH603RP

Beverley Drive

CH605SH

Fernlea Road

CH601UH

Brunstath Close

CH608PZ

Gayton Road

CH601XF

Brimstage Road

CH603SX

Birchway

CH608PX

Chantry Walk

CH602SJ

Milner Road

CH601UZ

Barcombe Road

CH608PW

Station Road

CH600BJ

Hillside Road

CH602SL

Park Road

CH609JH

Manners Lane

CH319FU

Telegraph Road

CH616XD

Quarry Road East

CH604SB

Church Meadow Lane

CH601XA

Brimstage Road

CH603RR

Thornton Crescent

CH603RG

Dee Park Road

CH607RQ

Pensby Road

CH600AN

Telegraph Road

CH601UT

Meadowcroft

CH606SH

Queens Drive

CH608PJ

Westway

CH616UZ

Irby Road

CH609HX

Sandfield Park

CH609LF

Davenport Road

CH604SY

Herberts Lane

CH609HP

Pipers Lane

CH608PU

Victoria Avenue

CH608NG

Well Lane

CH606SZ

Laurel Banks

CH604SH

Farr Hall Drive

CH606RH

Oldfield Way

CH600EX

The Knap

CH600BT

Dawstone Road

CH608NB

The Ridgeway

CH608PP

Riverbank Close

CH604RN

Delavor Road

CH602TN

Border Road

CH607SG

Telegraph Road

CH605SY

Heather Road

CH602SA

Telegraph Road

CH604RY

Rectory Lane

CH604AA

Thurstaston Gardens

CH605RA

May Road

CH605RT

Milner Road

CH601XN

Sandham Grove

CH600BB

North Drive

CH605RQ

Downham Road South

CH608PG

Wallrake

CH607TF

Highfields

CH600AR

Telegraph Road

CH602SP

Pine Road

CH603RY

Chester Road

CH608NU

Cottage Drive West

CH606RJ

Oldfield Way

CH605RJ

Milner Cop

CH606RQ

Oldfield Way

CH601UQ

Whitehouse Lane

CH601XT

Bower Road

Data Sources

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