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Hoylake and Meols

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About

Hoylake and Meols is a coastal ward in Wirral, located on the north-west tip of the peninsula. The area is known for its sandy beaches, including Hoylake Beach, which hosts sailing and windsurfing events. The ward includes the villages of Hoylake and Meols, both with a mix of residential and commercial properties. Hoylake has a small town centre with independent shops, pubs, and cafes, while Meols is quieter with a more suburban feel.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Hoylake and Meols railway stations providing links to Liverpool and Chester. The area is popular for outdoor activities, with walking and cycling routes along the Wirral Way and coastal paths. Hoylake is also home to the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, which has hosted The Open Championship. The ward has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a range of residents.

Area overview

On average Hoylake and Meols has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hoylake and Meols is £46,054 per year. There are 4 schools in Hoylake and Meols: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hoylake and Meols Population
12,979
Population density
1,183.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,015
92.58%
Other White
303
2.33%
Irish
159
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
96
0.74%
Indian
65
0.5%
Total population: 12,978

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,683
46.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,826
31.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
870
15.2%
Other social rented
194
3.39%
Other forms of private rent
98
1.71%
Total households: 5,725

Property prices in Hoylake and Meols

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £348,750 in Hoylake and Meols area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hoylake and Meols 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 Hoylake and Meols over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£597,500
Flats58£233,500
Semi-Detached71£405,000
Terraced43£285,000

10 years median price trend in Hoylake and Meols

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoylake and Meols.

All postcodes in Hoylake and Meols

CH478XT

Park Lane

CH484DL

Westbourne Grove

CH472DL

Grove Place

CH471HA

Cromer Road

CH472BD

Cable Road

CH472BX

Lake Road

CH477BS

Park Way

CH479RL

Fornalls Green Lane

CH480QU

Victoria Drive

CH480RY

West Kirby

CH484DP

West Kirby

CH485DQ

Lingdale Road

CH479RY

The Ridgeway

CH480QL

Salisbury Avenue

CH480QZ

Shrewsbury Road

CH476BQ

Forest Road

CH470NH

Banks Avenue

CH472AQ

Queen's Road

CH472DE

Lake Road

CH473DT

Waverley Road

CH474AH

Leas Park

CH476AJ

Sandiway

CH472DG

Government Road

CH472EH

Alderley Road

CH473AR

Avondale Road

CH473AW

Dovedale Road

CH473BA

School Lane

CH473BH

Market Street

CH473DJ

Hadfield Avenue

CH474AD

Meols Drive

CH474AL

Meols Drive

CH473BN

Birkenhead Road

CH473BT

Alderley Road

CH474BG

Carham Road

CH480RE

Ashton Drive

CH484DB

Deva Road

CH484HN

The Crescent

CH485DP

Graham Road

CH471HF

The King's Gap

CH470LY

Leighton Avenue

CH472AZ

Cable Road

CH472BF

Market Street

CH472BS

Clydesdale Road

CH471HG

The King's Gap

CH473AD

Deneshey Road

CH473AU

Ferndale Road

CH473DQ

Newton Road

CH473DS

Elm Grove

CH474AR

Eddisbury Road

CH475AJ

Egbert Road

CH475AY

Firshaw Road

CH475BF

Ethelbert Lane

CH476AL

Edgewood Road

CH476AS

Forest Road

CH484EZ

Riversdale Road

CH485DD

Bramerton Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.