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About

Meols is a coastal ward within the Sefton district, situated on the northern edge of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is defined by its long stretch of shoreline along the Irish Sea, featuring a wide, sandy beach backed by grassy dunes. Inland, the settlement is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The local economy centres on a few main shopping streets and community services.

The beach is a dominant feature, with the lifeboat station being a notable local institution. A large car park and promenade provide access to the shore, which is used for walking and leisure. The area is physically connected to the town of Hoylake, with which it shares many facilities. Historically, the coastline here has revealed ancient artifacts and fossils, uncovered by tidal movements over many years.

Area overview

On average Meols has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Meols is £46,772 per year. There are 6 schools in Meols: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Meols is home to around 12,063 people, with a population density of about 1,564.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meols Population
12,063
Population density
1,564.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.65(-50%)
Public order
4.14(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.32(-82%)
Other theft
2.49(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,468
95.04%
Other White
209
1.73%
Irish
91
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.41%
Other Asian
40
0.33%
Total population: 12,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,135
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,957
19.14%
No qualifications
1,613
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,460
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,045
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,683
50.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,789
33.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
535
10.11%
Other social rented
132
2.49%
Other forms of private rent
97
1.83%
Total households: 5,291

Property prices in Meols

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Meols area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £587,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Meols over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£307,500
Flats12£93,000
Semi-Detached126£230,250
Terraced9£194,500

10 years median price trend in Meols

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

All postcodes in Meols

PR97LT

Cambridge Road

PR98NL

Mallee Avenue

PR98QW

Lexton Drive

PR99TG

Marshside Road

PR98RH

The Pastures

PR98HX

Land Lane

PR99YY

Kingston Crescent

PR98JS

Beverley Close

PR97PX

Derwent Avenue

PR98QG

Lexton Drive

PR98JY

Rufford Road

PR97NR

Verulam Road

PR98JT

Harrogate Way

PR98NR

Larkfield Lane

PR99SL

Mullion Close

PR99FX

Helston Close

PR97LS

Cambridge Road

PR98RL

Turnberry Way

PR99PP

Cambridge Road

PR99SR

Cleveleys Road

PR99ST

Marshside Road

PR98LE

Rufford Road

PR99YH

Kingston Crescent

PR98PN

Rathmore Crescent

PR98PB

Preston New Road

PR99SW

Marshside Road

PR97NN

St Cuthberts Road

PR97NJ

Bankfield Lane

PR97JJ

Churchgate

PR97PG

Roe Lane

PR97LN

Cambridge Road

PR97PZ

Bibby Road

PR98NX

Preston New Road

PR97LG

Chase Heys

PR99XY

Fylde Road

PR98QY

Balmoral Close

PR98SY

Woodcroft Close

PR97PU

Rectory Road

PR98JP

Skipton Avenue

PR98LX

North Road

PR99SP

Cleveleys Road

PR98LB

The Crescent

PR99SD

Cambridge Road

PR99UJ

Fairhaven Road

PR98PU

Larkfield Court

PR99RE

Kingston Crescent

PR97NB

Little Lane

PR98NN

Larkfield Lane

PR97NQ

Off Botanic Road

PR98LU

North Road

PR98JR

Ilkley Avenue

PR98NJ

Mallee Crescent

PR97PP

Peets Lane

PR98HN

Slackey Lane

PR98PE

Marshside Road

PR99UT

Glencoyne Drive

PR99SU

Marshside Road

PR97QS

Moss Lane

PR99SH

Coastline Mews

PR97AY

Eliza Close

PR98NS

Preston New Road

PR98PH

Preston New Road

PR98NP

Larkfield Lane

PR99YL

Marine Drive

PR98LF

Rufford Road

PR99YW

Norbury Close

PR98HY

Brook Street

PR99YU

Eamont Avenue

PR97NF

Meols

PR99RT

Truro Avenue

PR99UP

Shellfield Road

PR99UU

Glencoyne Drive

PR98RB

Woodlea Close

PR98NB

Poolside Walk

PR99TH

Marshside Road

PR98RE

Baytree Close

PR99XZ

Fylde Road

PR97LQ

Beresford Drive

PR99RU

Truro Avenue

PR98LS

Brade Street

PR99RA

Dawlish Drive

PR99TT

Glencoyne Drive

PR98JU

Ridge Close

PR97LZ

Meols

PR98NF

Bartons Close

PR98HT

Rufford Road

PR99FS

Croyde Close

PR98QH

Balmoral Drive

PR98QZ

Ploughmans Close

PR99RQ

Kingston Crescent

PR97JD

Carisbrooke Drive

PR98ND

Roselea Drive

PR98PP

Preston New Road

PR97LE

Manor Road

PR98RZ

Brookfield Close

PR97NG

Botanic Road

PR98PL

Glamis Drive

PR98NG

The Ridings

PR97JY

Beresford Drive

PR98NA

Ribble Avenue

Data Sources

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