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About

Meols is a coastal ward in Sefton, located near the northern edge of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is known for its proximity to the Irish Sea, with Meols Beach offering views across the water. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, with a mix of housing types ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

Transport links in Meols are well-served, with Meols railway station providing connections to Liverpool and West Kirby. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with green spaces like Meols Park providing recreational opportunities. The nearby coastline attracts walkers and nature enthusiasts, with trails along the shore. Meols retains a sense of community, with local events and activities often centered around its coastal setting.

Area overview

On average Meols has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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 of residents in Meols is £42,218 per year. There are 6 schools in Meols: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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

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

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 176 recent sales, the median property price is £230,500 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
Detached34£300,000
Flats8£107,500
Semi-Detached122£226,000
Terraced12£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

PR97QQ

Marshside

PR98JU

Ridge Close

PR98PH

Preston New Road

PR98PL

Glamis Drive

PR98PN

Rathmore Crescent

PR98QN

Lexton Drive

PR99RD

Exmoor Close

PR99TG

Marshside Road

PR97NF

Marshside

PR98LX

North Road

PR98NP

Larkfield Lane

PR99FU

Hartland Avenue

PR99PQ

Sandheys Drive

PR99YD

Ferry Side Lane

PR97QS

Fine Jane's Way

PR99YB

Fylde Road

PR99YJ

Kingston Crescent

PR99TZ

Lytham Road

PR97NG

Churchgate

PR98NL

Mallee Avenue

PR98QJ

Balmoral Drive

PR98QR

Balmoral Drive

PR98QU

North Road

PR99FL

Ferry Side Lane

PR99SR

Cleveleys Road

PR98NU

Fylde Road

PR98NW

Cleveleys Road

PR98HT

Brade Street

PR98PS

Holmdale Avenue

PR99PF

Silverthorne Drive

PR97JH

Churchgate

PR97NR

Verulam Road

PR98NA

Holmdale Avenue

PR98NF

Bartons Close

PR98RZ

Brook Street

PR98SU

Marshside

PR99TU

Bodmin Avenue

PR99UL

Shellfield Road

PR98SZ

Marshside

PR97PA

Mill Lane Crescent

PR98JP

Skipton Avenue

PR98LE

Slackey Lane

PR98NY

Glenpark Drive

PR98QX

North Road

PR99YT

Eamont Avenue

PR99YY

Ferry Side Lane

PR97LS

Ely Mews

PR97NQ

Manor Road

PR97NW

St Cuthbert's Road

PR98JE

Dawson Avenue

PR98LD

Crossens

PR98PF

Marshside Road

PR98RB

Shenley Way

PR99RH

Hesketh Park

PR97JY

Beresford Drive

PR97PY

Maybank Close

PR98QB

Balmoral Drive

PR98QH

Balmoral Drive

PR98QP

Highfield Road

PR99FA

Glenpark Drive

PR99RU

Truro Avenue

PR99SS

Cleveleys Avenue

PR99SU

Marshside Road

PR98HP

Slackey Lane

PR97JF

Churchgate

PR97PG

Roe Lane

PR97PL

Mill Lane

PR97PU

Rectory Road

PR98LY

North Road

PR98NG

The Ridings

PR98NJ

Mallee Crescent

PR98RA

Three Pools

PR98RQ

Tarvin Close

PR98SY

Crossens

PR99FX

Helston Close

PR99NA

Baker's Lane

PR99TP

Crediton Avenue

PR99TR

Treen Close

PR99UJ

Fairhaven Road

PR99YX

Eamont Avenue

PR98JD

Bridge Wills Lane

PR98QQ

Lexton Drive

PR98QT

North Road

PR99UH

Fairhaven Road

PR99YP

Ferry Side Lane

PR98TA

Marshside

PR97LL

Denmark Road

PR98JR

Ilkley Avenue

PR98JW

Beverley Close

PR98LT

Douglas Road

PR98NR

Larkfield Lane

PR98PE

Marshside Road

PR98PT

Asland Gardens

PR98PY

Balmoral Close

PR98QZ

Ploughmans Close

PR98RL

Tarvin Close

PR99PP

Cockle Dick's Lane

PR99TT

Exmoor Close

PR99YL

Marine Drive

PR99YW

Norbury Close

Data Sources

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