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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 169 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 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
Detached35£300,000
Flats6£124,000
Semi-Detached120£225,000
Terraced8£191,000

10 years median price trend in Meols

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

All postcodes in Meols

PR98PU

Larkfield Court

PR98PL

Glamis Drive

PR98PN

Rathmore Crescent

PR99TG

Marshside Road

PR97NT

Meols

PR97QQ

Meols Wood

PR98JU

Ridge Close

PR98PH

Preston New Road

PR98QN

Lexton Drive

PR99RD

Exmoor Close

PR98LX

North Road

PR98SX

Meols

PR99PQ

Sandheys Drive

PR99YD

Ferryside Lane

PR97NF

Meols

PR98NP

Larkfield Lane

PR99FU

Millars Pace

PR97QS

Moss Lane

PR99YB

Fylde Road

PR99YJ

Kingston Crescent

PR98QR

North Road

PR98QU

North Road

PR97NG

Botanic Road

PR98NL

Mallee Avenue

PR98QJ

Balmoral Drive

PR99FL

Ferryside Lane

PR99SR

Cleveleys Road

PR99TZ

Lytham Road

PR98NU

Fylde Road

PR98NW

Larkfield Lane

PR98HT

Rufford Road

PR98PS

Holmdale Avenue

PR99PF

Silverthorne Drive

PR97JH

Churchgate

PR97NR

Verulam Road

PR98NA

Ribble Avenue

PR98NF

Bartons Close

PR99UL

Shellfield Road

PR99TU

Bodmin Avenue

PR98RZ

Brookfield Close

PR97PA

Court Mews

PR98JP

Skipton Avenue

PR98QX

North Road

PR98LE

Rufford Road

PR98NY

Preston New Road

PR98SZ

Raby Close

PR99YT

Eamont Avenue

PR99YY

Kingston Crescent

PR98LD

Rufford Road

PR97LS

Cambridge Road

PR97NQ

Off Botanic Road

PR97NW

St Cuthbert's Road

PR98PF

Marshside Road

PR99RH

Cambridge Road

PR98JE

Dawson Avenue

PR98RB

Woodlea Close

PR97JY

Beresford Drive

PR97PY

Maybank Close

PR98QB

Balmoral Drive

PR98QH

Balmoral Drive

PR98QP

Lexton Drive

PR99FA

Glenpark Drive

PR99RU

Truro Avenue

PR99SS

Cleveleys Avenue

PR99SU

Marshside Road

PR97JF

Churchgate

PR97PG

Roe Lane

PR98NG

The Ridings

PR98RQ

Tarvin Close

PR98SY

Woodcroft Close

PR99NA

Baker's Lane

PR99TR

Treen Close

PR99YX

Eamont Avenue

PR97PL

Mill Lane

PR97PU

Rectory Road

PR98HP

Slackey Lane

PR98LY

North Road

PR98NJ

Mallee Crescent

PR98RA

Three Pools

PR99FX

Helston Close

PR99TP

Crediton Avenue

PR99UJ

Fairhaven Road

PR98QT

North Road

PR99UH

Fairhaven Road

PR98JD

Rufford Road

PR98QQ

Lexton Drive

PR99YP

Ferryside Lane

PR97LL

Denmark Road

PR98JW

Whitby Avenue

PR98NR

Larkfield Lane

PR98PE

Marshside Road

PR98JR

Ilkley Avenue

PR98LT

Douglas Road

PR98PT

Asland Gardens

PR98PY

Balmoral Drive

PR98QZ

Ploughmans Close

PR98RL

Turnberry Way

PR98TA

Evesham Drive

PR99PP

Cambridge Road

PR99TT

Glencoyne Drive

Data Sources

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