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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

PR99FJ

Ferryside Lane

PR98JE

Dawson Avenue

PR98PS

Holmdale Avenue

PR99LY

Crossens Way

PR98LY

North Road

PR98QA

Balmoral Drive

PR98SZ

Raby Close

PR99UR

Shellfield Road

PR97NZ

The Grange

PR99UY

Melrose Avenue

PR98NW

Larkfield Lane

PR97LF

St Clair Drive

PR98QR

North Road

PR99PG

Hesketh Drive

PR98HZ

Pool Street

PR98LD

Rufford Road

PR98QS

North Road

PR97NA

Meols

PR98LG

New Lane

PR99RX

Padstow Close

PR98QL

Highfield Road

PR98LT

Douglas Road

PR97LX

Sunny Road

PR99PQ

Sandheys Drive

PR99RD

Exmoor Close

PR97PT

Bibby Road

PR97PL

Mill Lane

PR99TY

Lytham Road

PR98SU

Lydford Close

PR99RH

Cambridge Road

PR98QU

North Road

PR98LL

Rufford Road

PR98JX

Fell View

PR98PW

Rathmore Crescent

PR97PS

Bibby Road

PR99YX

Eamont Avenue

PR97LR

Cambridge Road

PR99FT

Hartland Avenue

PR97PY

Maybank Close

PR99YZ

Surrey Close

PR98JG

Banks Road

PR99RY

Menivale Close

PR99NA

Greenfield Close

PR98SX

Conwy Close

PR98ST

Ashby Road

PR98NU

Fylde Road

PR98QF

Balmoral Drive

PR99FD

Primrose Close

PR99TP

Crediton Avenue

PR98PF

Marshside Road

PR97QQ

Meols Wood

PR98LQ

New Lane

PR98JW

Whitby Avenue

PR99FB

Merepark Drive

PR98QE

Balmoral Drive

PR98NY

Preston New Road

PR99DQ

Walro Mews

PR99RB

Dawlish Drive

PR99TR

Treen Close

PR99UN

Lytham Road

PR98QP

Lexton Drive

PR98PR

Preston New Road

PR97PD

Roe Lane

PR99TU

Bodmin Avenue

PR98HP

Slackey Lane

PR98RA

Three Pools

PR98TA

Evesham Drive

PR97LL

Denmark Road

PR99UB

Lytham Road

PR98PA

Preston New Road

PR98JH

Rufford Road

PR97PQ

Bamber Gardens

PR98PD

Preston New Road

PR98RQ

Tarvin Close

PR98QJ

Balmoral Drive

PR98NE

Bridge Wills Lane

PR98RJ

The Mallards

PR98HW

Neales Fold

PR99YP

Ferryside Lane

PR97LY

Meols

PR98QD

Balmoral Drive

PR98LZ

Ribble Avenue

PR99FU

Millars Pace

PR98QQ

Lexton Drive

PR97JH

Churchgate

PR98JJ

Water Lane

PR97LU

Sunny Road

PR97JB

Kings Hey Drive

PR97QR

Moss Lane

PR99TZ

Lytham Road

PR97PW

Roe Lane

PR98QN

Lexton Drive

PR98QT

North Road

PR98LR

Drewitt Crescent

PR99YT

Eamont Avenue

PR99YB

Fylde Road

PR99US

Shellfield Road

PR99FR

Seacroft Crescent

PR98RD

Shenley Way

PR97PE

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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