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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 36 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
36
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
17.82(-52%)
Public order
5.31(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.65(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.56(-81%)
Drugs
2.74(-28%)
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 178 recent sales, the median property price is £231,750 in Meols area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £720,000.

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
Detached37£300,000
Flats6£124,000
Semi-Detached121£225,000
Terraced14£199,995

10 years median price trend in Meols

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

All postcodes in Meols

PR97NA

Meols

PR97LA

Huntingdon Court

PR98HN

Slackey Lane

PR98ND

Roselea Drive

PR98QA

Balmoral Drive

PR97LU

Sunny Road

PR97NP

Blundells Lane

PR97NU

Beresford Gardens

PR99FJ

Ferryside Lane

PR99FS

Croyde Close

PR97JB

Kings Hey Drive

PR98JY

Rufford Road

PR98LL

Rufford Road

PR98PD

Preston New Road

PR97PE

Mill Lane

PR98HW

Neales Fold

PR98JA

The Causeway

PR98JT

Harrogate Way

PR98LF

Rufford Road

PR98SS

Belsay Close

PR99RT

Truro Avenue

PR97PF

Mill Lane Crescent

PR98JG

Banks Road

PR98JH

Rufford Road

PR98QF

Balmoral Drive

PR97LG

Chase Heys

PR97LN

Cambridge Road

PR98LR

Drewitt Crescent

PR98NE

Bridge Wills Lane

PR98LB

The Crescent

PR97NZ

The Grange

PR98HX

Land Lane

PR98PB

Preston New Road

PR99SP

Cleveleys Road

PR99UN

Lytham Road

PR99UR

Shellfield Road

PR98JX

Fell View

PR98NN

Larkfield Lane

PR98QG

Lexton Drive

PR99ST

Marshside Road

PR99SW

Marshside Road

PR97NJ

Bankfield Lane

PR98LQ

New Lane

PR98ST

Ashby Road

PR97LE

Manor Road

PR97LX

Sunny Road

PR98JJ

Water Lane

PR98PA

Preston New Road

PR99FR

Seacroft Crescent

PR99SL

Mullion Close

PR99TS

Glencoyne Drive

PR97JA

Montrose Drive

PR98LU

North Road

PR98RD

Shenley Way

PR99RZ

Cambridge Road

PR99UA

Kirkham Road

PR99YH

Kingston Crescent

PR97NE

Botanic Road

PR97PP

Peets Lane

PR97QR

Moss Lane

PR98RH

The Pastures

PR97LD

Ely Mews

PR97LP

Denmark Road

PR97LY

Meols

PR97NN

St Cuthberts Road

PR97PD

Roe Lane

PR98NH

Larkfield Lane

PR98PP

Preston New Road

PR99FD

Primrose Close

PR99RE

Kingston Crescent

PR99UB

Lytham Road

PR98JN

Harrogate Way

PR98NT

Preston New Road

PR98PW

Rathmore Crescent

PR99RX

Padstow Close

PR97PT

Bibby Road

PR97PW

Roe Lane

PR98HU

Rufford Road

PR98QY

Balmoral Close

PR99YZ

Surrey Close

PR97WA

Sallys Lane

PR97JJ

Churchgate

PR98QE

Balmoral Drive

PR98RE

Baytree Close

PR99XY

Fylde Road

PR97LZ

Meols

PR97LT

Cambridge Road

PR98JF

Irvin Avenue

PR99RA

Dawlish Drive

PR98HY

Brook Street

PR98LG

New Lane

PR98RJ

The Mallards

PR98QS

North Road

PR97LQ

Beresford Drive

PR97NL

Bankfield Lane

PR97NS

Merlewood Avenue

PR98QW

Lexton Drive

PR99TH

Marshside Road

PR99UP

Shellfield Road

PR97PQ

Bamber Gardens

Data Sources

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