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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

CH607RY

Grange Road

CH607RZ

Grange Road

CH609HW

Pipers Lane

CH603RZ

Chester Road

CH605SR

Gorsehill Road

CH607SU

Laurel Avenue

CH609JW

Linnets Way

CH601XE

Brimstage Road

CH601YQ

Heythrop Drive

CH602TF

Mill Lane

CH605RL

Oban Drive

CH605TR

May Road

CH606SG

Oldfield Road

CH609HG

Greenfield Lane

CH601UF

Barnston Road

CH602UB

Rhodesway

CH603SB

Chester Road

CH604TG

Mount Avenue

CH605RZ

Milner Road

CH607SY

Tower Road South

CH607TF

Highfields

CH608QW

The Roscote

CH609LJ

Pipers Close

CH601UH

Brunstath Close

CH602UE

Chalkwell Drive

CH604SL

Hilbre Avenue

CH605SL

Shrewsbury Road

CH606SD

Thurstaston Road

CH608QG

Woodburn Drive

CH609HD

Broomfield Close

CH319GF

Heswall

CH600AS

Rocky Lane

CH600DJ

Dee View Road

CH601UD

Whitehouse Lane

CH601UZ

Barcombe Road

CH602SS

Barnston Road

CH602TJ

Inglegreen

CH604RX

Teals Way

CH604SE

Farr Hall Drive

CH608NJ

Baskervyle Road

CH609JY

Broad Lane

CH616UY

Irby Road

CH601XL

Dovesmead Road

CH601YE

Brimstage Close

CH602TL

Heathway

CH602TN

Border Road

CH603RG

Dee Park Road

CH604SQ

Riverbank Road

CH606RD

Quaker Lane

CH606SF

Oldfield Road

CH607SP

Heath Drive

CH609HQ

The Akbar

CH609JP

Croftsway

CH600AD

Telegraph Road

CH602TT

Hilltop Lane

CH602TU

Tudor Way

CH604RT

Phillips Way

CH605SN

Forest Road

CH605SX

Sandy Lane

CH607SD

Whitfield Lane

CH608PG

Wallrake

CH609JA

Crossley Drive

CH603RE

Gayton Lane

CH608QH

Lapwing Rise

CH600BA

West Drive

CH600BP

Anthonys Way

CH600EU

Church Farm Court

CH602SF

Andrews Walk

CH606RR

Mere Lane

CH606SN

Oldfield Road

CH608NH

Well Lane

CH608PN

Station Road

CH609HF

Oldfield Drive

CH605RJ

Milner Cop

CH606RJ

Oldfield Way

Data Sources

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